Thermoplastic Body Panels: An Example of Body Reengineering

1999-01-0845

03/01/1999

Event
International Congress & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
The use of thermoplastic for body panels in automotive industry can only be successful if the characteristics of these new materials are well known and taken into account at an early stage in development. It is the purpose of the work lead by Plastic Omnium on the Omnium System Car (OSCAR) research project to imagine the best way of using thermoplastics for the body of the front of the car. The perimeter studied includes fenders, bumpers, hood and front grille. The result is an easy to assemble modular body, weighing less and with amazing possibilities for stylists in terms of shapes and decorations.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-0845
Pages
6
Citation
Moulin, J., Cheron, H., and Orlando, M., "Thermoplastic Body Panels: An Example of Body Reengineering," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-0845, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-0845.
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Published
Mar 1, 1999
Product Code
1999-01-0845
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English