Development of Module Carriers by Injection Molding with Long Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene

2003-01-0791

03/03/2003

Event
SAE 2003 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
We have developed injection molding technologies consist of a new high-strength long-glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (PPLGF). They are key technologies of new modular design for substantial reductions of weight and cost, offering integrated functionality. The strength of injection molded parts are three times stronger than that of the conventional material. This technology makes it possible to replace parts from steel stamping and press molded glass-mat reinforced polypropylene. The front end and door modules of Mazda 6 employ the module carriers using this material, resulting in dramatic weight and cost savings.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0791
Pages
8
Citation
Tochioka, T., Kawamoto, C., Ogawa, M., and Sugimoto, K., "Development of Module Carriers by Injection Molding with Long Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0791, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0791.
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Published
Mar 3, 2003
Product Code
2003-01-0791
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English