Engineering thermoplastics are widely used in a variety of automotive components systems because of their excellent balance of mechanical performance, design flexibility, aesthetics, parts integration, and low specific gravity. This combination of properties allows for the creation of highly integrated modules, which can increase assembly efficiency and reduce mass, part count, warranty and ergonomic issues, and systems costs. As a result, the use of engineering thermoplastic materials can enhance market competitiveness at a time of increased global competition.To evaluate the economic advantages of polymers in a specific vehicle system, a design for assembly (DFA) case study was conducted with the goal of determining the variable system cost case for a generic thermoplastic door module system vs. conventional-build door systems based on assembly savings gains. This paper will describe the study and show the results achieved.
Why Thermoplastic Door Hardware Systems Make Economic Sense Now
Sae Technical Papers
International Congress & Exposition ; 1997
1997-02-24
Conference paper
English
Thermoplastics , Ergonomics , Doors , Parts , Hardware , Downsizing , Assembling , Polymers
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