3M™ Glass Bubbles for injection molded plastic parts

(DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen title graphic: A closeup of bubbles moving slowly across frame with a blue background. On-screen text reads: 3M™ Glass Bubbles Automotive lightweighting Injection Molded Plastics (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen graphic: Car animated with on-screen text call outs of thermoplastic parts. On-screen text reads graphic call outs: Lift gate trim Interior trim Storage bins Seat backs Sunroof & shade Dashboard & instrument panel Air inlet panel/cowl screen Under-the-hood plastics Headlamp housing Front end modules Quarter panel trim Relay boxes Center console Floor console Door sill & step assist Trunk cargo storage Door panel, trim & handles (NARRATOR) How can light weighting be achieved using 3M™ Glass Bubbles in thermoplastic parts? (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen visual: Closeup of exterior driver’s side of sleek red car driving on a highway. (NARRATOR) 3M™ Glass Bubbles Engineered to enhance auto part lightweighting and performance. (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen visual: Image of a part made with 3M brand Glass Bubbles. On-screen text reads: Typical Benefits of 3M™ Glass Bubbles: Lightweighting and sustainability typical part weight reduction up to 15% Dimensional stability improvement Cycle time reductions Aesthetics improved molding and surface appearance such as sink mark Coefficient of thermal expansion reduction for better fit and finish to manage NVH (NARRATOR) For injection molded plastics, 3M™ Glass Bubbles can help plastic parts reduce weight, improve dimensional stability, shorten cycle times, and help them improve their overall aesthetics, while reducing the coefficient of thermal expansion for better fit and finish to manage NVH. (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen visual: Footage of automotive assembly. (NARRATOR) This may benefit applications such as: Headlamp housing Cowl screens Dashboard Under the hood plastics (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen visual: Closeup of a part made with 3M brand Glass Bubbles. (NARRATOR) When you pick up an automotive component made with 3M™ Glass Bubbles verses ones made without it is easy to feel the difference in weight. In this demo, we’ll measure the impact to help show you the difference. (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen visual: A side-by-side closeup of a part made with 3M brand Glass Bubbles and one made without on separate scales with digital displays showing the weight of each part. On-screen text reads: Polypropylene (PP) part which contains 13%vol (30%wt) solid glass beads Density 1.12g/cc Example Weighs: 814g VS. Polypropylene (PP) part which contains 13%vol (7%wt) 3M™ Glass Bubbles iM16K Density 0.85g/cc Example Weighs: 621g Weight Benefit ~ 24% lighter * Up to 15% part weight reduction can be achieved when adding 3M™ Glass Bubbles without glass beads. (NARRATOR) Let’s take a look… Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the same AC compressor electric motor cover by volume. Typically, this part contains solid glass beads for improved CTE due to temperature swings under the hood but look what happens when 3M™ Glass Bubbles are used. Based on densities, the lightweight part made with 3M™ Glass Bubbles compared to solid glass beads is ~ 24% lighter. (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen outro graphic: A closeup of bubbles moving slowly across frame with a blue background. (NARRATOR) Learn more. 3M.com/lightweightplastics (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen text details: 3M’s Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer. Limitation of Liability. and Technical Information. (DESCRIBED VIDEO) On-screen logo animation reads: 3M Science. Applied to Life. ™