2474. A Low Investment Cost Route for Lightweight Tooling and Lightweight Composite Roof for the Ford Transit Van
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Paper
2474. A Low Investment Cost Route for Lightweight Tooling and Lightweight Composite Roof for the Ford Transit Van. 1999.
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.