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Lightweight structures with new car technologies Julian HaspelApplication Development,LANXESS Business Unit Semi-Crystalline Products
Automotive Days Poland October 27-28, 2011
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LANXESS – A premium supplier of high-tech plastics for demanding technical applications
LANXESS provides premium high-tech plastics
Main industries of LANXESS’ high-tech plastics are automotive (>50%) and electro / electronics (>20%)LANXESS’ leading high-tech plastic brands: Durethan®, Pocan®
- Recognized as intelligent system solutions - Combining mechanical strength with resistance to heat,
oils and abrasionNew service brand HiAnt®- Tailored international customer service and in-depth
know-how in product, application, process and technology development
Main Business Unit: Semi-Crystalline-Products (SCP) belonging to Performance Polymers Segment
Sources: JD Powers 08/2010; LANXESS own estimates
Automotive
E & E
Sport / leisureConstruction
OthersPackaging
High-tech plastics
100%
50%
0%
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More than 20 years of experience in compound technology
Inventor of the hybrid technology
Innovative materials and concepts for new application fields in automotive and motorcycle manufacturing
Well acquainted with various demands by the automotive industry
Valuable expertise from other industries (e.g. electro)
Important contribution to future E-mobility, alternative fuels and flame protection
LANXESS – A leading development partner for the automotive industry
Valuable experience and focus on innovation for the future of mobility
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Share of materials in automotive production [%]
Global production of light vehicles [mn units]
Growing car production and trend of weight reduction drive demand for high-tech plastics
Innovations in high-tech plastics enable future mobility
Global car production with annual growth of ~3.3%Increased usage of high-tech plastics per car drives growth of 7% p.a.Global production of light vehicles will increase by 30% within 5 years Current high-tech plastic share in Western cars 15-17%Chinese vehicles only consist of about 7% plastic components Growth potentialE-mobility further pushes high-tech plastics
Total share of plastic expected to exceed 25%
Sources: JD Powers 08/2010; Polymotive; Plastics Europe 2010; LANXESS own estimates; Handelsblatt.com (Oct. 21, 2010),
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2010 2015e
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High-tech plasticsOther materialsFerrous metals
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Comparison of different fuel economy standards worldwide
Comparison of actual and projected fuel economy for new passengers vehicles
Sources: AN, F., and A. Sauer. 2004. Comparison of Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy and GHG Emission Standards Around the World. Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Washington, DC; Updated data obtained from “Passenger Vehicle Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards: A Global Update“, The International Council for Clean Transportation, retrieved from there, July 2010
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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
Solid points and lines: actual dataHollow dots and dashed lines: nearest targets enactedSmaller Hollow dots and dotted lines: proposed targets
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Thermoplastic in automobiles
Increased use of high-tech plastics as basis for automotive innovation
Thermoplastic in trucks
Innovative materials lead to weight and cost reduction, greater safety and comfort
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What is “Plastic/Metal Hybrid” (PMH)?
Metal sheet
Polyamid 6 GR
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Production process (1/3) – Deep-drawn metal sheet
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Production process (2/3) – Injection molding
Open injection mold tool Pre-positioned metal insert Finished composite
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Production process (3/3) – Finished product
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Deformation under bending load
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Deformation f [mm]
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Plastic/metal composite profile
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Closed sheet steel profile
Open sheet steel profile
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Cross-section of a plastic/metal hybrid structure
Over-molded edge
Sheet metal profile Molded „button“
Plastic rib structure
Molded „button“
Over-molded edge
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Typical application of Plastic/Metal Hybrid: front ends
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Examples of Plastic/Metal Hybrid front ends out of Durethan®
More than 70 models in mass-productionFar more than 50 mn parts on the road
Audi A4 – 2000 Ford Focus – 1998 Ford Fiesta – 2001 Renault Megane – 2002 Mazda Demio – 2002 Hyundai Getz – 2002 Kia Spectra – 2003
Audi Q7 V12 – 2008
Mercedes Benz A – 2004 Chrysler 300C – 2004 VW Polo – 2001 Nissan Quest – 2003 BMW X3 – 2003 BMW 1er – 2004 BMW 3er – 2005 Mercedes Benz Vito – ‘03
Ford Galaxy – 2006 Ford S-Max – 2006 Audi TT – 2006 Hyundai Avant – 2006 Hyundai Veracruz – 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe – 2006 Kia Carens – 2006 Kia Lotze – 2006
Ford Mondeo – 2007 Audi A5 – 2007 Audi A4 – 2007 Hyundai i30 – 2007 Hyundai Starex – 2007 Audi Q5 – 2008 Ford Kuga – 2008 Hyundai Genesis – 2008
Audi A3 – 2008 Audi A7 – 2010 Audi A1 – 2010 Audi A8 – 2010
Audi A6 – 1998
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Plastic/Metal Hybrid – Part of the body structure
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Worldwide first pedal box with PMH
Material Durethan BKV 30 H2.0
10% cost and weight advantages compared to conventional design
Integration of numerous functions
Ductile crash behavior
Plastic/Metal Hybrid – Pedal box
Shift gear Automatic gear
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State-of-the-art technology for aircrafts
Challenge: cost optimized and ready for mass production alternatives for the automotive industry
High-tech plastics with glass, carbon, aramid or mixture
2D semi-finished product (panel) based on a thermoplastic matrix
Easy alteration to 3D shape
Fabrics or uni-directional fabric made of continuous filaments
Complete impregnation
Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFT) –Overview
CFT for demanding mobility solutions
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AdvantagesLow weight – high strengthExcellent crash performanceNo corrosion and easier recyclingIntegration of functionsPossibility of complex designsLow investment
ChallengesInfluence of temperature and water absorption
Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFT) –Advantages and challenges
High performance systems for greater safety, efficiency and sustainability
Hybrid steel sheet
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Deflection / [mm]
Hybrid PA composite sheet
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Door impact beam
Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFT) –Examples
Steering column
One shot molding process
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Innovative high-tech plastics for the future of mobility
LANXESS Semi-Crystalline Products –High-tech plastics key for future sustainable mobility
Expertise in customer-oriented R&D and cutting edge product properties
Cost and performance optimized solutions ready for mass production
High-tech plastics material leadership and engineering know-how
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