Optimizing Parts and Systems Integration with Engineering Thermoplastics to Meet the Challenges of Future Automotive Door Systems

970144

02/24/1997

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International Congress & Exposition
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As automakers struggle to meet often conflicting safety, weight, styling, and performance requirements, engineering thermoplastics (ETPs) are making increasing inroads into applications that once were the exclusive domain of metals, glass, and thermosets. A good example of this is in the door systems area, where the performance, design flexibility, aesthetics, parts integration, and lower specific gravity offered by ETPs are allowing highly integrated and efficient modules to be created that, in turn, increase assembly efficiency and reduce mass, part count, warranty issues, and systems costs.
This paper will use several case studies on innovative door hardware modules and door panels to illustrate the advantages offered by this versatile class of engineering materials.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/970144
Pages
15
Citation
Madej, J., Werner, M., and Rolls, J., "Optimizing Parts and Systems Integration with Engineering Thermoplastics to Meet the Challenges of Future Automotive Door Systems," SAE Technical Paper 970144, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/970144.
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Published
Feb 24, 1997
Product Code
970144
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English