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2474. A Low Investment Cost Route for Lightweight Tooling and Lightweight Composite Roof for the Ford Transit Van
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Title | 2474. A Low Investment Cost Route for Lightweight Tooling and Lightweight Composite Roof for the Ford Transit Van |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Paper Number | 2474 |
Year of Publication | 1999 |
Authors | Harrison, A. R., and Blanchard, Dr. P. |
Paper Category | 31.0. WEIGHT ENGINEERING - SURFACE TRANSPORTATION |
Conference | 58th Annual Conference, San Jose, California, May 24-26 |
Conference Location | San Jose, California |
Publisher | Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc. |
Date Published | 5/24/99 |
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. |
Pages | 12 |
Key Words | 31. Weight Engineering - Surface Transportation |
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