JSAE Exposition 2016: Latest weight saving technologies

Toyota Boshoku, Daikyo Nishikawa, Aisin Chemical, Magna, and more

2016/07/26

Summary
Toyota Boshoku Corporation: A lightweight foamed door trim without the risk of "sharp angles."
Daikyo Nishikawa Corp.: Plastic lift gate for the Daihatsu Tanto
A plastic oil pan made by Aisin Chemical, and aluminum oil pan from Magna International
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.: Seat frame prototype made from magnesium alloys
Delta Kogyo Co., Ltd.: Next-generation seat concept
Die-quenched parts from Aisin Takaoka, Aisin Chemical's acoustic insulators

Summary

Lightweight foamed door trim and conventional door trim

Lightweight foamed door trim (right) and conventional door trim (left) displayed by Toyota Boshoku

A wide variety of automotive parts that had weight-saving technologies implemented were exhibited at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2016.

Toyota Boshoku Corporation exhibited a foamed door trim that is 30% lighter than conventional products. Daikyo Nishikawa Corporation displayed a plastic lift gate that is 5kg lighter than comparable products made of steel. Aisin Chemical Co., Ltd. unveiled a resin oil pan that is used widely in Europe, but has not received much adoption in Japan. Magna International showed off an aluminum oil pan used in General Motors' 8-speed automatic transmission.

Sumitomo Electric Industries displayed a prototype seat frame made of magnesium alloys. Delta Kogyo presented a lightweight seat concept, and Aisin Takaoka showcased die-quenched (hot pressed) products.

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