Plastic exterior body panels-Material/process requirements

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5343568

Murray, A D; Gentle, D F

This paper reviews the progress in the automotive industry toward plastic bodied vehicles. The material, process and design requirements for exterior body panels are discussed according to the various body panel applications. Material and process alternatives for these body panels are discussed. While the potential is large, there is need for a long-term commitment by suppliers toward developing the necessary design, material and process technology.

• OSTI ID: 5343568
• Report Number(s): CONF-860263-
• Resource Relation: Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers international congress and exposition, Detroit, MI, USA, 24 Feb 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MEETINGS
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