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An Overview of Recent Material Improvements in Instrument Panel Systems
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The manner in which instrument panels (IPs) are designed and manufactured has changed considerably over the past decade. Recent trends such as increased size and complexity and seamless airbag designs have put pressure on suppliers of engineering thermoplastics (ETP) to provide new formulations that offer improved mechanical properties for higher performance or thinner wall designs; opportunities to lower costs through components integration and reduced materials usage; and the potential for higher manufacturing productivity via faster cycle times. Materials suppliers have responded with a variety of new products, in many cases designed specifically for instrument panel applications. Several of these products are the subject of this paper and will be introduced in terms of the performance benefits they can provide to IP designers and manufacturers.
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Florence, R., "An Overview of Recent Material Improvements in Instrument Panel Systems," SAE Technical Paper 980066, 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/980066.Also In
References
- Florence, R. Sherman K. “ Trends Driving Design and Materials Changes in the Instrument Panel System ,” SAE International Congress & Exposition February 24-27 1997 Paper No. 970445
- Florence, R. Sherman K. “ Design and Development of an Engineering Thermoplastic Energy Absorbing System for Automotive Knee Bolsters ,” SAE International Congress & Exposition February 24-27 1997 Paper No. 970725
- Manwaring, D. Chan A. Marks M. “ A Structural Instrument Panel From Glass-Mat Thermoplastic for the Small-Car Market ,” SAE International Congress & Exposition February 24-27 1997 Paper No. 970726