Cost-effective production of lightweight decorative components High surface quality thanks to dynamic temperature control

摘要

ELEGANT design and styling elements in the interiors of premium vehicles ensure a distinctive feel and a comfortable environment. Buyers of small and mid-sized cars are also increasingly looking for greater individuality in interiors. In its "SurfaceTechnologies" project, Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, has developed an integrated polycarbonate-based material and process concept suitable for series production. It is the perfect response to the trend among buyers and enables cost-effective production of decorative components. Automakers can thus use customized design and styling elements in interiors, ranging from standard models to the premium segment. At the Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen from October 13 to 17, 2015, the company will be showing various products including prototypes of components produced in an injection mold with dynamic temperature control using the MuCell foaming process. These will include glove box covers made from the polycarbonate ABS blend Bayblend, and whose surfaces have high-gloss and structured areas.