Injection Molding Process, Polymer Resins, Injection Molded Parts

MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY COMBINES THE STRENGTH OF STEEL WITH PLASTIC FOR A COST-EFFECTIVE
INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS

HydroPlast™ Structures, an advanced Front End Module (FEM) technology
Photo Courtesy of : GE Advanced Materials, GEAMPR086a

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SEATTLE, Wash, U.S.A. --According to GE Advanced Materials, an advancement in combining steel and engineering polymer resins in the injection molding process for automotive components was recently announced. The Front End Module (FEM) technology was developed by GE in conjunction with Carlisle Engineered Products and Vari-Form Inc.

The new FEM technology, patented as HydroPlast™ Structures, brings together pressure sequence hydroforming (PSH), with the established benefits of tight, re-producible tolerances, and the low mass, high part-integration potential of GE Advanced Materials' engineering resins.

These benefits are obtained through the proprietary SmartLok™ Connection technology. The SmartLok™ Connection, formed in the injection molding process, is the integral tie between the metal and plastic enabling significant load transfer between the two materials.

For the automotive industry, this means that OEMs now have a cost effective means to compliment their existing production methods. "The HydroPlast Structure offers a new opportunity to produce modular front ends at a lower piece price and investment cost than its competition, while achieving weight-out objectives", according to Tom Goral, automotive technology manager at GE Advanced Materials.

GE Advanced Materials is a newly organized GE business, officially formed on Jan. 1, 2004 and consisting of GE's three former materials businesses: GE Plastics, GE Silicones, and GE Quartz. GE Advanced Materials is a world leader in providing materials solutions through engineering thermoplastics, silicon-based products and technology platforms, and fused quartz and ceramics.

HydroPlast and SmartLok are trademarks of General Electric Company, Carlisle Engineered Products Inc. and Vari-Form Inc.
NORYL GTX is a registered trademark of General Electric Company.

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