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STREET & RACING TECHNOLOGY
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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Various Chrysler & Fiat : - Alfa Romeo 8c - Ferrari California - Viper ZB Lower Weight than Last Generation Maintain Functionality Review Family Approaches Fully Utilize Carbon Fiber Potential
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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Body Exterior Materials Highlights: - 32% lighter body than previous generation Viper - 100 pounds saved through plastics and composites Carbon Fiber 48% Aluminum 27% RRIM 22% Thermoplastic 3% Materials by % weight
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Seat Shell RTM Resin Transfer Molding Vinylester resin reinforced with Fiber Glass, Carbon Fiber and Kevlar Replaces steel skeleton structure with two molded panels Saves 3 lbs 1.4 kg Adds height adjust Improves comfort and occupant space
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Carbon Trim Option Interior, Exterior, Aero Exposed weave carbon fiber molded in prepreg epoxy resin Main feature – “The cool factor” Saves weight
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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Aerospace Utilization Stacking Development Validate and develop Material database
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Utilizing Material Database Develop Modeling Technics Define Design Features
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Windshield Frame Compression Molded SMC – Polyester Glass and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Consolidates over 10 parts into two moldings Facilitates safety structure Improves stiffness
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Carbon X-Brace Exposed weave carbon fiber molded in epoxy resin Alternate X-Brace replaces standard aluminum part Saves 9 lbs (4 kg) Improves global vehicle stiffness by nearly 50% versus previous Viper Equivalent stiffness versus standard aluminum part Appearance enhancement
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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Front Hinged Hood Exposed weave carbon fiber over unidirectional inner Unidirectional Outer Discrete material layups Total weight of 35lbs Utilize contour of hood outer for stiffness Equivalent stiffness versus standard aluminum part Appearance enhancement
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Front Hinged Hood Headlamp Mounting Discrete material layups NVH, Durability and Focal Stability Primary Drivers
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1.2mm thick 3mm thick Roof Strength Development Unidirectional inner Unidirectional Outer Discrete material layups Tailored laminar stacking developed Material database primary resource for design refinement
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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Layup Mandrel Complexity Discrete material layups Hood Inner tool developed for two piece Roof inner tool -structural elements Hood Outer Mandrel- two for one Segmented tooling for complex shapes
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Material Lay Up Processing Kit development and cutting Laser guide ply layup Tool size and autoclave cycling
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Final Component Assembly Heated Multi Axis Automatic Bonder Multi Axis Trimming Post Cure Assembly
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SRT brand discussion Videos (SRT) Vehicle Functionality Develop High Tech Strategy World premier GT Vehicle Lighter Weight Than ZB CFRP Discussion on Viper Panel Determination Functional Goals-Dynamic Stability, Strength, Light Weight Functional Objectives of Material Material Properties Utilize Material To The Fullest Develop Structural Advanced Materials Development Challenges Hood Design-Front Hinged Hood, Hood Mounted Headlight Roof Crush requirements Manufacturing Challenges Size of parts, Thickness Variation Layup Mandrel Configuration Bonding and Trimming Development Final Fit and Finish Challenges Final End Result Video (Viper) High Speed Success Development Lessons Learned Trickle Down Composite Technology Developments on the SRT Viper
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Viper Video
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Hood, Roof, and Liftgate Epoxy resin matrix prepreg carbon fiber Saves 73 lbs (33 kg); 43% lighter than the previous Viper parts Comprises more than 50% of the exterior skin Lowers center of gravity due to ‘high’ vertical mass savings
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- 100 LBS. - 100 LBS. RATIO HORSEPOWER TO WEIGHT 3,454 LBS. 2010 VIPER CURB WEIGHT 3,354 LBS. 2013 VIPER CURB WEIGHT Benefits of Lightweight Acceleration Handling / Cornering Braking Fuel Economy
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Laguna Seca, USA (3602 m) SPE unveils Automotive Innovation Awards winners The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) hosted its annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala in Livonia, Mich., on Nov. 7 and announced this year's parts winners in eight categories. Vehicle Engineering Team Award: Chrysler Group's 2013 MY SRT Viper Supercar CATEGORY: Body Exterior CARBON COMPOSITE HOOD ASSEMBLY
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