| Description |
|
Convenience System |
| OEM, Model, Model Year |
|
General Motors, Rendezvous, 2002 |
| System Supplier, Contact, Phone |
|
Lear , Greg Vishey, (810)576-3329 |
| Molder/Processor, Contact and Phone |
|
Flambeau, Jeff Geralds, (248)891-1214 |
| Toolmaker |
|
Radiance Tool |
| Material Supplier, Contact and Phone |
|
Spartech Polycom, Doug Miner, (810)772-4257 |
| Generic resin type |
|
PP + GF/TF |
| Resin Trade Name |
|
Reinforce |
| Grade |
|
EP6430/PP5312/PP6125 |
| OEM Engineer, Title and Phone |
|
Mark Axe, VSE, (810)756-6196 |
| Nominated by, Company |
|
Greg Vishey, Lear |
| Address |
|
5500 Enterprise, Warren, MI 48092 |
| Phone |
|
(810)576-1257 |
| Fax |
|
(810)576-3529 |
| Email |
|
gvishey@lear.com |
| Summary | | Convenience Storage System with focus on subtle appearance. Uses blow molding for class "A" & "B" finish compartment w/insert molded carpeted doors. Light weight without loss of strength Weight Savings: 5 kg Cost Savings: $30 Cost Avoidance: $15 |
| Most Innovative Feature | | Use of blow molded product for class "A" & "B" finish compartment w/insert molded carpeted doors |
| Other Innovative Features | | Light weight without loss of strength |
| Forming Process | | Blow Molded |
| First time process used? | | NO |
| Previous Process Used | | PP injection |
| Tooling Innovations | | BeCu inserts, tooling head modifications |
| New Material Developments | | color matched extruded grade pp |
| Weight Savings | | 5 kg |
| Direct Cost Savings | | $30 |
| Indirect Cost Savings | | $15 |
| Direct Consumer Benefit | | Rear Noise damping, flush RR load floor with auxiliary storage |
| Translates to other Vehicles? | | Yes |
| Additional Info | | Best in class for cost/performance |