SLI Case Study- S Class
Thixomolded Magnesium in Automotive Lighting
Application: Optical Spacer Bracket for 90-LED Advanced Driving Beam Matrix Headlamp
Program: Mercedes S Class
Tooling: Thixomolding 4-cavity tool. Next program will utilize 8-cavity tool.
Special Features: 90 openings with critical tolerancing mate to silicone lens with 90 mini optical fins. Mating 90-LED light engine.
Other: Replaced previous plastic spacer with Thixo Mg. Critical optical tolerancing, dimensional stability, heat dissipation, negligible weight impact to headlamp.