Automotive Plastics and Composites: Worldwide Markets and Trends to 2007

by D. Mann

Overview

Following the success of the first (1995) edition, this fully updated report will provide a global overview of the use of automotive plastics and composites in passenger vehicles, with an analysis of markets and trends to the year 2007. Special attention is given to vehicle weight reduction.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781856173490
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/08/1999
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	420
Product dimensions:	0.86(w) x 8.27(h) x 11.69(d)

Table of Contents

Industry AnalysisThe Changing Structure of the Automotive Components IndustryPlastics and Reinforcements Used in Automobile ConstructionThermoplastics. Styrene-based thermoplastics.Polyurethanes (PUR). Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Styrene block copolymers (TPE-S). Thermoset Resins. (Thermoset) polyurethanes (PUR). Reinforcements. Natural fibres. Particulate reinforcementPlastics Processing MethodsThermoplastic Processes. GMT-sheet moulding. Powder slush moulding. Thermosetting Processes. Injection compression moulding. Reinforced reaction injection moulding (RRIM). Plastic Painting ProcessesCompetition Between Plastics and Other MaterialsSuperplastic forming. Prospects for aluminium. Cost Comparisons between Steel, Aluminium and Plastic Composite StructuresEnvironmental and Safety Requirements, Customer DemandCar exterior impacts. Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction, Fuel Quality and Exhaust Gases. Fuel qualityRecycling and DisposalFour Stages in Recycling Policy. Issues in Plastics Recycling. Limited recycling of thermosetsExamples of the Use of Plastics for Specific Components and SystemsBody Panels. Electrical and Electronic Control Systems. Instrument Panels and Cockpit ComponentsMarketsGlobal Car Production to 2007. Plastics UsageProfiles of Major Car ProducersAutomotive industry trendsProfiles of the Major Suppliers of Plastic Components to the Car IndustryDirectory of Major Car MakersDirectory of Representative Plastic Components Suppliers