@conference {2474, title = {2474. A Low Investment Cost Route for Lightweight Tooling and Lightweight Composite Roof for the Ford Transit Van}, booktitle = {58th Annual Conference, San Jose, California, May 24-26}, year = {1999}, month = {5/24/99}, pages = {12}, publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.}, organization = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.}, type = {31.0. WEIGHT ENGINEERING - SURFACE TRANSPORTATION}, address = {San Jose, California}, 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.}, keywords = {31. Weight Engineering - Surface Transportation}, url = {https://www.sawe.org/papers/2474/buy}, author = {Harrison, A R and Blanchard, Dr. , P} }