SLI Case Study- NSX
Thixomolded Magnesium in Automotive Lighting
Application: Integrated Bracket with Heat Sinks for LED Headlamp (multi-eye)
Program: Acura NSX
Classification: Encapsulated/Hidden
Tooling: Thixomolding (2 part assy).
1+1 tool on both assemblies
Weight Savings: 422 grams per vehicle (0.93 lbs.)
Environmental: C02 reduction: 16 metric tons over line of program
Other: Precision tolerancing enables minimal to no manufacturing aiming. Thixo minimized machining.