Injection-Molded Carbon-Fiber Grille Opening Reinforcement: Development and production of the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 GOR

摘要

First to market, this injection-molded carbon-fiber composite grille opening reinforcement (GOR) for the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang utilizes Magna's patented resistive implant welding (RIW) technology. The 20% carbon-fiber PA 6.6 resin offers a weight reduction of 25-30% over current glass-fiber-composite metal hybrid bolsters. The advanced joining technologies utilize electrical currents in the joint line. This unique bonding technology allows for a closed box section to increase the stiffness and structure of the product.