A Lightweighting Solution for Converting an Aluminum Bracket to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastic Technology Indore Composite Pvt Limited

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Bhanshali, Bhanshali, author.

Conference Name:

International Conference on Automotive Materials & Manufacturing 2014 (2014-04-28 : Pune, India)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Pune, MH The Automotive Research Association of India 2014

Summary:

AbstractThis breakthrough development involves material conversion from aluminum die cast to polypropylene long fiber thermoplastic (40% long glass filled) for a two wheeler bracket of a leading automotive OEM.The plastic bracket was developed working in collaboration with the molder, glass supplier, technology collaborator and the OEM. The new part needed to be designed lighter in weight, easier to process and suitable for painting, outdoor exposure and stringent dynamic conditions. The scope of this study includes the evaluation of the new material from different viewpoints and comparison of the same with the existing material.The submission will go through the intricate analyses carried out in the development process and highlight the key advantages over aluminum. Studies will include static and dynamic analysis, fiber orientation studies, gate location studies, et cetera

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Publisher Number:

2014-28-0010

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