TRW PROTOTYPES AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE COMPONENTS WITH NEW ABS-LIKE RENSHAPE® SL MATERIAL

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TRW PROTOTYPES AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE COMPONENTS WITH NEW ABS-LIKE RENSHAPE® SL MATERIAL
23 December 2002 - Huntsman Advanced Materials

As a world leader in the development and manufacture of automotive braking systems, TRW, Birmingham, is quickly prototyping close-tolerance braking components that look and feel like injection-moulded thermoplastic parts using new RenShapeTM SL 7560 material from Vantico Ltd.

The unique stereolithography (SL) photopolymer combines durability and rigidity to effectively simulate ABS to produce functional, long-lasting models and prototypes. Parts built with the material feature excellent reproduction of fine details, high-strength sidewalls and an outstanding smooth surface finish.

Background
TRW has more than 70 years of experience in designing and producing
technologically advanced anti-lock braking systems (ABS), disc-braking components, advanced brake actuation systems and front-end brake modules for customers throughout the world.

The company currently supplies braking components to more than 40 vehicle manufacturers for installation in over 180 different automotive models.

A key component in braking systems is the valve that controls airflow into the Servo unit to assist in the braking effort. The valve body is a cylindrical component with a complex internal geometry that controls valve movement and directs airflow.

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