Life Cycle Management Case Study of an Instrument Panel 971158
Life cycle benefits of a fully integrated thermoplastic instrument panel (IP) are compared to a traditional steel lattice construction. Design, manufacture, use and end-of-life phases are reviewed and presented in a life cycle management methodology. All components and processes are reviewed in a design for “X” format (i.e., recyclability, assembly, separability, disassembly, etc.)
The IP objectives that were balanced include: design implications; feature content; consumer appeal; occupant energy management; quality, warranty, and NVH performance; design flexibility, materials of construction; weight savings and time to market.
This methodology has been found useful to examine complex systems to guide decision makers in optimizing total life cycle costs.
Citation: Lee, R., Prokopyshen, M., and Farrington, S., "Life Cycle Management Case Study of an Instrument Panel," SAE Technical Paper 971158, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/971158. Download Citation
Author(s):
Richard A. Lee, Monica H. Prokopyshen, Stephen D. Farrington
Pages: 10
Event:
1997 Total Life Cycle Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Proceedings of the 1997 Total Lift Cycle Conference - Life Cycle Management and Assessment (Part 1)-P-310, SAE 1997 Transactions - Journal of Passenger Cars-V106-6
Related Topics:
Total life cycle management
Life cycle analysis
Instrument panels
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