Hollow profiles instead of sheet metal
(WorldNews Germany)

2018-03-14 LANXESS improves the performance of its plastic metal hybrid technology Hollow profiles instead of sheet metal Higher levels of stiffness and strength compared to hybrid solutions with sheet metal Designed for mass production Focus on structural components such as cross car beams Plastic metal hybrid technology is an established method for manufacturing lightweight structural components developed by the specialty chemicals company LANXESS. This technology systematically combines the advantages of metal and plastic. It has been used for many years to manufacture automotive parts like front ends, pedal boxes and brake pedals. This hybrid technology includes glass fiber reinforced...