Engineering Validation of an Overmolded Cross Car Beam/HVAC System

The auto industry has recently seen a trend in the packaging of metallic and thermoplastic components in “integrated” systems for cockpit modules. The following is a summary of engineering validation of an overmolded cross car beam (CCB) with HVAC system. The design concentrates on meeting the structural demands placed on a CCB constructed using a unique insert-molding process while meeting system demands of packaging and air handling.