Two-Shot and Overmolding Technology for Automotive Applications Using Engineering Thermoplastics 2002-01-0274
There are a multitude of opportunities to utilize two-shot or overmolding technology in the automotive industry. Two-shot or overmolding a thermoplastic elastomer onto a rigid substrate can produce visually appealing, high quality parts. In addition, use of this technology can offer the molder significant reductions in labor and floor space consumption as well as a reduction in system cost.
Traditionally, two-shot applications were limited to olefinbased TPE's and substrates, which often restricted rigidity, structure and gloss levels. With the development of thermoplastic elastomers that bond to engineering thermoplastics, two-shot molding can now produce parts that require higher heat, higher gloss and greater structural rigidity.
This paper will outline engineering thermoplastics that bond with these new elastomers, discuss potential applications, and review circumstances that offer the best opportunity to call upon the advantages of two-shot and overmolding technology.
Citation: Rouse, A., "Two-Shot and Overmolding Technology for Automotive Applications Using Engineering Thermoplastics," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-0274, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-0274. Download Citation
Author(s):
Amy E. Rouse
Affiliated:
GE Plastics
Pages: 7
Event:
SAE 2002 World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 2002 Transactions Journal of Materials & Manufacturing-V111-5
Related Topics:
Thermoplastics
Elastomers
Molding
Forming
Technical review
Parts
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