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 Metallic Color TPO Step Assist |
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| Application Description: An exterior trim component molded in a metallic color TPO to simulate a painted part. | Single Most Unique Feature: The part is injection molded using a metallic colored material. |
| Process Descriptions: Injection molded | First Usage of Process?: No |
| Formerly Used Process: Solid colored material that does not have a metallic appearance. | Tooling Innovations: None required |
| Material Innovations: DOE was performed to evaluate and engineer the optimum metallic flake type and size to utilize for the best metallic appearance. | Mass Savings: NA |
| Cost Savings: N/A | Cost Avoidance: Approximately 40-50% of part cost avoided by not painting |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: N/A | Is Technology Transferable?: Yes, it can be translated to other OEMs |
| Significant Safety Benefit: N/A | Significant Environmental Benefit: Painted process not required to provide metallic appearance therefore, paint emissions/pollutants avoided. |
 Textured Surface of Step |
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