| Description |
|
Tool Tray LH/RH |
| OEM, Model, Model Year |
|
General Motors, Avalanche / Escalade, 2001 |
| System Supplier, Contact, Phone |
|
Decoma / Decoplas, Fermine Antonio, (525)864-9901 |
| Molder/Processor, Contact and Phone |
|
Dukane Corporation, Jeff Messics, (734)513-4038 |
| Toolmaker, Contact and Phone |
|
Aar - Kel Tool, Neil Steadman, (519)627-6078 |
| Material Supplier, Contact and Phone |
|
Solvay Engineered Polymers, Gary Carmichael, (905)738-6433 |
| Generic resin type |
|
TPO |
| Resin Trade Name |
|
Sequel |
| Grade |
|
1718-UV |
| OEM Engineer, Title and Phone |
|
Madji ( Mac ) Fakhoury, Lead Engineer, (248)753-1397 |
| Nominated by, Company |
|
Jeff Messics- Dukane & Tyler Kitchen-Decoma,Mac Fakhoury- GM, Dukane Corp. & Magna |
| Address |
|
12335 Stark Road, Livonia, MI 48150 |
| Phone |
|
(734)513-4038 |
| Fax |
|
(734)513-4483 |
| Email |
|
jmessics@dukane.com |
| Summary | | Class " A" closure part that is a multiple part assembly utilizing vibration welding technology on a Class " A " painted & molded in color surface. Unique design that better utilizes the truck sides as a carrier. The complete cargo box is located in the side panels of the truck itself. Weight Savings: 1 lb Cost Savings: N/A Cost Avoidance: Reduce capital investment. |
| Most Innovative Feature | | Class " A" closure part that is a multiple part assembly utilizing Vibration welding technology on a Class " A " painted & molded in color surface. |
| Other Innovative Features | | Unique design that better utilizes the truck sides as a carrier. The complete cargo box is located in the side panels of the truck itself. |
| Forming Process | | Injection Molding & Vibration Welding. |
| First time process used? | | Yes, this is the first time that TPO material has been Vibration welded. |
| Previous Process Used | | In previous tool tray applications, they were either glued or screwed together. |
| Tooling Innovations | | The Vibration tool has some unique tooling features. The upper tool has individual tooling sections, these can be independently adjusted for part fit. |
| Weight Savings | | 1 lb |
| Direct Cost Savings | | N/A |
| Indirect Cost Savings | | No cost for the previous hemming machines that were needed to assemble the 3-4 metal brackets, no welding of hinges to the inner piece. |
| Direct Consumer Benefit | | The plastic is a more friendly feature, it is easier for the consumer to operate and there is a definite weight savings. |
| Translates to other Vehicles? | | Yes, this application can carry over to all vehicles ( truck ) that would have a tool tray. |
| Safety Benefits | | All the safety benefits are in the overall design, with the ease of operation for the consumer. |
| Environmental Benefits | | The significant direct benefit is that the part is Recyclable, without the metal piece. |
| Additional Info | | The new design of the GMT-806 Tool Tray will completely eliminate the metal bracket, thus providing the consumer with a plastic part that is 100% Recyclable. This design change was realized due to improvements learned on the GMT-805. |