Dually
Pickup Fenders |
| Application Description: Full one-piece
pickup box side for dual rear wheel truck. |
Single Most Unique Feature: One-piece box
side largest ever produced. |
| Process Descriptions: RRIM |
First Usage of Process?: No |
| Formerly Used Process: SMC or RRIM add-on
piece to steel box side. |
Tooling Innovations: Received extensive
shrink analysis and predictive tool designs. |
| Material Innovations: High seat RRIM -
ELPO compatible |
Mass Savings: 30 lbs. |
| Cost Savings: significant - GM cannot
disclose |
Cost Avoidance: Significant - GM cannot
disclose |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: Superior
toughness, increased durability |
Is Technology Transferable?: Yes |
| Significant Safety Benefit: N/A |
Significant Environmental Benefit:
Reduced fuel consumption due to 30 lb. weight savings. |
| Additional Information: Largest RRIM
fender ever produced - 26 lbs. per vehicle side. |
 |