Metal to Plastic conversions in Automobile |
Author(s): |
| Nikunj B. Vaishnav , INDUS University; Prof. Hardik Mehta, INDUS University |
Keywords: |
| plastic materials,plastic replacements,material |
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today we can see metal to plastic replacements in industries like automotive, aviation, medical, lighting/electrical, electronics, furniture and so on. The automobile industry has shown increased interest in the replacement of metal components with the material offering low cost and weight saving. Lightweight design with thermoplastics is a robust approach in order to reduce the CO2 emission and fuel consumption. This paper reviews the role of plastics in the automobile field. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV2I1111 Published in: Volume : 2, Issue : 1 Publication Date: 01/04/2013 Page(s): 257-261 |
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