Polymers in Automobiles

4/30/99


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Polymers in Automobiles

Overview

Why use plastics?

Show & Tell

PPT Slide

Instrument Panels (IP)

Instrument Panels (IP)

Engine

Body Panels

Choosing a material:

PPT Slide

Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)

Applications of SMC

Applications of SMC

Solitary Bumper Beam

Windshields

Tire Components

Desirable Properties of Tire Components

Elastomers in Tires

Natural Rubber (NR)

Polyisoprene Rubber (IR)

Polybutadiene Rubber (BR)

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

Elastomers Used in Tire Components

Author: University Student

Email: demarti@eng.buffalo.edu