Omnexus Members Reactions
Excellent assessment! -
Jul 09, 2010
posted by Walter Maruszczak, Marketing / Sales at DIC International
Excellent overview -
May 12, 2010
posted by alfredo marroquin, Product Design / Engineering (Dev. Pack., Parts design...) at delphi
Omnexus Team :Dear Alfredo, here are further details on the table and figure references:
Figure 1: Diagram based on Michel Biron's analysis
Table 1: Synthesis from data gathered in "Thermosets and Composites, 2004, Michel Biron, pp 5 to 7" and "Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Composites, 2007, Michel Biron, pp 5 to 7"
Figure 2: Diagram built from Michel Biron's own database on selected announcements made on metal replacement, e.g:
“First PA-based reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles: the choice of this material allows cost saving of 30% compared with an equivalent metallic beam as well as a reduction of 10% of part weight”
“GM currently has developments in progress for a plastic structural oil pan and a timing chain cover — two parts that would replace existing metal parts at a 50% weight reduction.”
“Carbon fiber-based composite replace aluminum for dampers: As a result the new composite dampers that include a complete suspension strut with integrated wheel carrier weigh nearly 50% less than aluminum-based ones.”
“The composite solution using the 3B glass fibers allowed a 40% weight reduction compared to the traditional metal CNG tanks”
Metals Will Never Do The Job at Such Low Weights -
May 12, 2010
posted by Patrick Ellis, Consulting/ Training/ Education at Patrick Ellis Consultants
