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DAIMLERCHRYSLER’S FIRST TRUCK (RAM)
PLASTIC CLUTCH PEDAL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

Consolidation of six Metal/Rubber Parts into two
Plastic & one Elastomer Components 40% Weight Reduction

Materials:

  • Clutch Pedal: Nylon 6 with 40% Glass Fiber

  • Clutch Pedal Pin: POM

  • Pedal Pad: EPDM

DaimlerChrysler Truck First Plastic
Clutch Pedal Assembly Manufacturing Cell

 

Class A Molded In Color Component

 

BMW Z4 Seal Program

 

Metal Injection Molding Technology

Mathson used Metal Injection Technology to mold this Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Shaft out of 316L Stainless Steel Feedstock. The Valve Shaft, as molded, weighs 75.4 grams (Top Picture). Originally, the part was made from five separate machined components that were welded into a single piece that weighed 174.5 grams. (Above Picture)

Ceramics Injection Molding Technology

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