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Weight Reduction of Automotive Parts by Use of Polypropylene
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Abstract
Specific automotive parts in which polypropylene has been successfully used to reduce weight are presented to illustrate how the proper selection of polypropylene based materials was made and the parts were designed to meet a range of typical automotive structural requirements.
Based on these successful use histories, projections are made for future polypropylene applications which offer additional potential weight saving opportunities.
Simplified screening techniques used for quickly identifying possible weight savings and the use of sophisticated computerized design techniques for finalizing new polypropylene part designs with high confidence levels are discussed and illustrated.
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Heinold, R., "Weight Reduction of Automotive Parts by Use of Polypropylene," SAE Technical Paper 750154, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750154.Also In
References
- Berhold G. H. Hercules Inc.
- “Using Finite Elements in Automotive Design.” Automotive Engineering 82 4 April 1974 25 31
- Wards Auto World September 1973
- Automotive Industries December 15 1973