2474. A Low Investment Cost Route for Lightweight Tooling and Lightweight Composite Roof for the Ford Transit Van

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Title2474. A Low Investment Cost Route for Lightweight Tooling and Lightweight Composite Roof for the Ford Transit Van
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number2474
Year of Publication1999
AuthorsHarrison, A. R., and Blanchard, Dr. P.
Paper Category31.0. WEIGHT ENGINEERING - SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
Conference58th Annual Conference, San Jose, California, May 24-26
Conference LocationSan Jose, California
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/24/99
Abstract

This paper outlines the use of low cost and lightweight shell tooling and (RTM) Resin Transfer Molding to manufacture a lightweight composite high roof for the Ford Transit. The full use of CAD/CAM/CAE was utilized to give an optimized design solution for the tooling, process machinery, and the roof molding.
Pages12
Key Words31. Weight Engineering - Surface Transportation
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