| Description |
|
'B' Applique with Keyless Entry |
| OEM, Model, Model Year |
|
Ford, Explorer, 2001 |
| System Supplier, Contact, Phone |
|
Decoma/Lexamar, Mark Erndt, (213)582-3163 |
| Molder/Processor, Contact and Phone |
|
Lexamar, Mark Erndt, (231)582-3163 |
| Toolmaker, Contact and Phone |
|
Modern Mold, Larry Venlet, (616)538-3190 |
| Material Supplier, Contact and Phone |
|
Dow Automotive, Larry Nolan, (416)232-2139 |
| Generic resin type |
|
PC |
| Grade |
|
303-10 Blk |
| OEM Engineer, Title and Phone |
|
Kathy D'Alessandro, Release Engineer, (313)594-1817 |
| Nominated by, Company |
|
Dan Glovak, Decoma ESE |
| Address |
|
600 Wilshire Drive, Troy, MI 48084 |
| Phone |
|
(248)729-2636 |
| Fax |
|
(248)729-2610 |
| Email |
|
dan_glovak@decoma.com |
| Summary | | First polycarbonate applique with integrated keypad. More user friendly design, better appearance. Weight Savings: None Cost Savings: $5 million Cost Avoidance: Simplified steel tooling for steel door panels. |
| Most Innovative Feature | | First polycarbonate applique with integrated keypad |
| Other Innovative Features | | More user friendly - better appearance |
| Forming Process | | Injection molding |
| First time process used? | | No |
| Previous Process Used | | Pierced hole in steel door outer panel |
| Tooling Innovations | | Innovative tooling mods. prevent knit lines around keypad opening |
| New Material Developments | | None |
| Weight Savings | | None |
| Direct Cost Savings | | $5 million |
| Direct Consumer Benefit | | Ergonomically better location for keypad |
| Translates to other Vehicles? | | Yes - any vehicle with Applique |
| Safety Benefits | | None |
| Environmental Benefits | | None |
| Additional Info | | First class A stack molding application in North America |