| Description |
|
Sheet Stock Acrylic for Instrument Cluster Lens |
| OEM, Model, Model Year |
|
General Motors, Chevrolet S-10, 1998 |
| System Supplier |
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Delphi Automotive |
| Molder/Processor |
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Delphi Delco Electronics |
| Material Supplier, Contact and Phone |
|
Cyro, Steve Fett, (248)814-0751 |
| Generic resin type |
|
PMMA |
| Resin Trade Name |
|
Acrylite |
| Grade |
|
Acrylite-AR sheet |
| Nominated by, Company |
|
Chris LaBoskey, Delphi Delco Electronics |
| Chris LaBoskey, Delphi Delco Electronics |
|
|
| Phone |
|
(956)618-7570 |
| Fax |
|
(956)972-5032 |
| Email |
|
christopher.p.laboskey@delphiauto.com |
| Summary | | Provides an optically clear, abrasion resistant Instrument Cluster lens. Replaces traditional injection molding Weight Savings: .25 lbs per unit Cost Savings: $3,448,000 through 2001 MY (All Programs). Cost Avoidance: $11,570,000 through 2001 MY (All Programs). |
| Most Innovative Feature | | Provides an optically clear, abrasion resistant Instrument Cluster lens. |
| Other Innovative Features | | Replaces traditional injection molding |
| Forming Process | | CO2 laser for cutting, viration welding, sheet extrusion |
| First time process used? | | Yes - Patented 5,644,666 |
| Previous Process Used | | Injection molded acrylic or SAN |
| Tooling Innovations | | Automated material handling system for CO2 laser cutting system |
| New Material Developments | | Supplier improvement to hard coat material |
| Weight Savings | | .25 lbs per unit |
| Direct Cost Savings | | $3,448,000 through 2001 MY |
| Indirect Cost Savings | | $11,570,000 through 2001 MY |
| Direct Consumer Benefit | | Yes, scratch resistant cluster lens |
| Translates to other Vehicles? | | Yes |