Why Thermoplastic Door Hardware Systems Make Economic Sense Now 970143
Engineering thermoplastics are widely used in a variety of automotive components systems because of their excellent balance of mechanical performance, design flexibility, aesthetics, parts integration, and low specific gravity. This combination of properties allows for the creation of highly integrated modules, which can increase assembly efficiency and reduce mass, part count, warranty and ergonomic issues, and systems costs. As a result, the use of engineering thermoplastic materials can enhance market competitiveness at a time of increased global competition.
To evaluate the economic advantages of polymers in a specific vehicle system, a design for assembly (DFA) case study was conducted with the goal of determining the variable system cost case for a generic thermoplastic door module system vs. conventional-build door systems based on assembly savings gains. This paper will describe the study and show the results achieved.
Citation: Rolls, J., Madej, J., and Werner, M., "Why Thermoplastic Door Hardware Systems Make Economic Sense Now," SAE Technical Paper 970143, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/970143. Download Citation
Author(s):
Joyce Rolls, John Madej, Mike Werner
Affiliated:
GE Plastics
Pages: 12
Event:
International Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Thermoplastics
Downsizing
Assembling
Doors
Hardware
Polymers
Parts
Ergonomics
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