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 (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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