Can custom injection molding save costa in the automotive industy

Automotive seating is an excellent example of how Thomson custom molded solutions can be used to replace metal and bronze components to reduce costs and improve performance. Our design team at Thomson is currently working in new cost reduction applications for Automotive Seating utilizing our custom wear and friction injection molding/material expertise, specifically to eliminate metal components and consolidate assembly operations.
We have been extrememly successful in the replacement of powder metal & bronze components at major Automotive Seating OEMs in North America. Thomson offers a unique ability to manufacture custom solutions off fabricated custom tooling to optimize part geometry cost and assembly efficiency for our customers.

Examples of these cost savings and assembly efficiencies can be seen in numerous Automotive Seat Linkages Applications. Below are a few examples:

60/40 2nd Row Split Folt

Main Back Frame Pivot

Power Adjuster: Motion-Cushion-Transmission Torque Tube Applications

Manual Adjuster Towel Bar Adjusters

Load Floor Cushion Links

Head Rest Linkage

Arm Rest Linkage

In addition to seat applications, Thomson can offer custom molded fasteners, molded bearings and molded bushings solutions for other automotive applications as well, including:

Pedal Pivots

Mirror and Lamp Adjust

Seat and Headrest Links

Door Hinge Pivot

Wiper Pivot

Shift Linkages

Steering

King Pin Bushings

Belt Tensioners

Bolt Linkages

By utilizing Thomson Custom Injection Molded Solutions, customers have seen a number of benefits that include:
Lowered piece price vs Metal/Bronze
Eliminated Metal Bearing with high compressive strength low friction polymer
Consolidate part assembly processes
Eliminated press fit assembly operations needed for metal bearings
Eliminated secondary oiling-greasing processes.
Seat Vibration Reduction
Improved Quality
Weight Reduction