Automotive Front End Structures Constructed by Over Molding Hydroform Metal Tubes to Engineering Thermoplastic Structures 2005-01-1680
This paper presents a new type of engineered structure that combines a pressure sequenced hydroform (PSH) tube over molded to an injection molded engineering thermoplastic (ETP) panel. A unique attachment feature is formed during the molding process. This eliminates separate mechanical fasteners that would otherwise be necessary to connect the tube to the plastic panel.
This paper takes the reader through the process that was used to bring about a Hydroform – Plastic Structure (HPS). From the initial brainstorming approaches through the validation testing, each step will show how this technology was developed. Details accompany each step to illustrate the finer points of the application development with this structure. The application under investigation is an automotive front-end module. The front-end module serves as a structural member and vehicle hardware integrator at the front of the engine compartment.
Citation: Goral, T., Prasad, P., Brown, M., Panter, K. et al., "Automotive Front End Structures Constructed by Over Molding Hydroform Metal Tubes to Engineering Thermoplastic Structures," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-1680, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-1680. Download Citation
Author(s):
Thomas Goral, P. S. Prasad, Mitch Brown, Keith Panter, Jerry Klages, Blair Longhouse
Affiliated:
General Electric Company, Carlisle Engineered Products, Vari-Form
Pages: 9
Event:
SAE 2005 World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Advances in Plastic Components, Processes and Technologies 2005-SP-1960
Related Topics:
Casting
Vehicle front ends
Thermoplastics
Plastics
Fasteners
Hardware
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