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Application of a MIC Metallic Flake ASA/PC Weatherable Resin Predictive Engineering Package
Technical Paper
2006-01-0135
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The automotive industry continues to strive for mold-in-color (MIC) solutions that can provide metallic flake appearances. These MIC solutions can offer a substantial cost out opportunity while retaining a balance of weathering performance and physical properties. This paper discusses a predictive engineering package used to hide, minimize and eliminate flow lines. Material requirements and the methods used to evaluate flowline reduction and placement for visual inspection criteria are detailed. The Nissan Quest® luggage-rack covers are used to illustrate this application. The paper also explores how evolving predictive packages offer expanding possibilities.
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Allred, J., Allen, R., and Armer, D., "Application of a MIC Metallic Flake ASA/PC Weatherable Resin Predictive Engineering Package," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0135, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0135.Also In
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