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| Description: |
Fascia Applique |
Model: |
SAAB 9-7X |
| OEM: |
General Motors |
Model Year: | 2007 |
| System Supplier: |
Plastech Industries |
Generic Resin Type: | TPO |
| Molder/Processor: |
Durakon Industries |
Resin Trade Name: |
Sequel |
| Toolmaker: |
Portage Casting & Mold |
Grade: | E3000 |
| Material Supplier: |
Solvay Engineered Polymers, Inc. |
Other Innovative Features: | The innovation of this submission is the application of a precisely trimmed thermoformed laminated paint film with excellent stone chip performance. The unique aspect of this submission is the elimination of two tone paint on the fascia, while utilizing a subframe to mount the shield and highly stylized paint to reflect metal part. |
| Most Innovative Feature: | A highly stylized stone chip resistant thermoformed fascia appliqué the eliminates two tone paint process | Forming Process: | N/A |
| Weight Savings: | The weight savings is ~ 60% for this portion of the part, vs. a comparable injection molded painted part. | First Time Process Used? | No |
| Cost Savings: | Cost savings is estimated to be ~10% via the elimination of having to tow tone paint a part. Also, scrap is reduced ~ 10% | Previous Process: | The part eliminates the need to two tone paint the fascia |
| Cost Avoidance: | No change | Transferable to Other Vehicles: |
Yes |
| Benefits to Consumer: | |||
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The consumer benefits directly because the part is aesthetic for the life of the vehicle while sustaining stylized appearance and stone chip performance. |
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| Method Comments: | |||
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New material having very high stiffness will excellent low
temperature impact performance and very low CLTE was developed to
control gaps. |
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| Innovations/Improvements: | |||
| N/A |
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| Safety Improvements: | |||
| N/A |
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| Environmental Comments: | |||
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The use of a thermoformed paint film eliminate additional VOC's
being released into environment. |
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| Summary: | |||
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This highly stylized thermoformed fascia appliqué uses precisely trimmed and thermoformed paint film with excellent stone-chip resistance to eliminate the two-tone paint process while providing a more durable finish and eliminating VOCs. A cost savings of ~10% is achieved by eliminating paint, and scrap is also reduced ~10%. |
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