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Capabilities of Sheet Molding Composite in the Automotive Industry: An Overview
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Abstract
Automakers can realize design, manufacturing and finished product advantages when Sheet Molding Composite is chosen for the appropriate auto or truck body, engine and structural applications. This paper will:
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Describe the capabilities of automotive SMC.
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Discuss properties of SMC, including its composition, strength and stiffness, and describe the suitability of these properties to particular automotive applications.
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Provide examples of automotive SMC applications and discuss how SMC can be formulated and engineered to meet the needs of specific automotive applications.
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Describe the capabilities of the SMC industry.
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Citation
Flax, A., "Capabilities of Sheet Molding Composite in the Automotive Industry: An Overview," SAE Technical Paper 910383, 1991, https://doi.org/10.4271/910383.Also In
References
- “Winning the Energy Battle with Glass Fiber Composites” Owens-Corning Fiberglas 1982
- “1991 Model Year Passenger Car and Truck SMC Components” SMC Automotive Alliance October 1990
- “SMC: Molding the Future” Ward's Auto World Advertising Supplement September 1990
- Brown, Douglas M. Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. Mekjian, Aram, SMC Tutorial on behalf of the SMC Automotive Alliance ASM/ESD Conference Oct. 1990