Application of a MIC Metallic Flake ASA/PC Weatherable Resin Predictive Engineering Package GE Plastics

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Allred, Jeff, author.

Conference Name:

SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition (2006-04-03 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2006

Summary:

The automotive industry continues to strive for mold-in-color (MIC) solutions that can provide metallic flake appearances. These MIC solutions can offer a substantial cost out opportunity while retaining a balance of weathering performance and physical properties. This paper discusses a predictive engineering package used to hide, minimize and eliminate flow lines. Material requirements and the methods used to evaluate flowline reduction and placement for visual inspection criteria are detailed. The Nissan Quest® luggage-rack covers are used to illustrate this application. The paper also explores how evolving predictive packages offer expanding possibilities

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Publisher Number:

2006-01-0135

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Restricted for use by site license