The present and future of SMC for automotive body panels
by T. Nomura, T. Yokoi, Y. Mishima
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 6, No. 2, 1991

Abstract: In Japan the development of using SMC for automotive body panels has move from the R&D stage into the stage of practical application. The following three main technical considerations are of continuing importance for development of the use of SMC in a wide variety of parts in the future: 1. improvement in quality of appearance including prevention of surface defects; 2. the achievement of sufficient weight reduction compared with steel counterparts; 3. establishment of low-cost technology.

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