This paper describes the evolution of instrument panel design from metal to plastic construction with a soft urethane foam core. Current trends are toward panels with a soft touch and soft feel that incorporates either a vacuum formed or cast vinyl skin- The technical part of this paper is focused on the design guidelines related to fabricating and processing an instrument panel that impacts cost and quality using the cast skin concept. It goes on to provide an assessment of future trends in instrument panel design related to two color skins; the use of cloth skins, improved environmental specifications, structural requirements, sound absorbing capability and changing ergonomics.


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    Title :

    Instrument Panel Design & Process Technology


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition ; 1986



    Publication date :

    1986-11-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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