Thermoplastic polyolefin.
Front and rear fascias of the 2006 Ford Fusion Ford Fusion is a name used on two different types of cars from the Ford Motor Company. - Ford Fusion (Europe)
- Ford Fusion (North America)
Additionally, Ford used the name before the launch of the European Ford Focus, in communications with contractors working on sedan are injection molded of Sequel 1440 thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. polyolefin (TPO (Twisted Pair Only) Refers to the use of twisted pair wire when other options are available. For example, a TPO suffix at the end of 3com Ethernet adapter model numbers indicates the card has only an RJ45 connector. ). The material has been developed to combine excellent impact resistance and stiffness, according to the manufacturer. Ford had originally considered a less expensive material for this application, but the resulting parts did not meet the bumper engineering group's expectations for low-temperature impact testing, according to the company. The selection of Sequel 1440 engineered polyolefin is said to have provided the fascias with sufficient impact resistance so that the bumpers meet the five mph impact standards. Among the other advantages of selecting the Sequel 1440 material is said to be its stiffness. The high flexural flexural
pertaining to the flexure of a joint.
flexural deformity
fixation of joints in flexion. In the newborn called contracted calves or foals. modulus is said to enable the lower edges of the fascias to resist aerodynamic distortion or flutter that can result when the Fusion is traveling at highway speeds. This property of the Sequel TPO in a revised design is said to have allowed Ford to avoid significant costs in achieving Ford's target for "firm feel." The Fascia fascia (făsh`ēə), fibrous tissue network located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone. Fascia is composed of two layers, a superficial layer and a deep layer. can be attached directly to the rear with integrated tabs. (Solvay Engineered Polymers)
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