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Upper Surface Plug Prep at Alternative Automotive

Upper Surface Plug Prep at Alternative Automotive

Posted in: Quantum, Updates|Tags: Aerodynamics, Alternative Automotive, General Motors, Molds, Plugs|By: Chris Hilger|January 7, 2011

Yesterday we began to put the finishing touches on our upper surface plug before shipping them to General Motors for mold production. To ensure the plugs are of the highest quality before being used to create a mold, we needed to consult the expertise of Alternative Automotive in Troy, Michigan.   Alternative Automotive allowed several team members to work side by side with its employees to remove any imperfections and produce a stellar plug. In addition, team members have learned many valuable bodywork skills along the way. The upper plug is scheduled to be ready for GM by Monday.

Stay tuned for more updates regarding Alternative Automotive and the entire plug/mold fabrication process!

Below is a picture of team members in front of the facility:

First Plugs to General Motors

Posted in: Quantum, Updates|Tags: Advanced Pattern Works, Aerodynamics, Engineering, General Motors, Molds, Plugs|By: Chris Hilger|January 4, 2011

Today we delievered our first round of full sized plugs to General Motors Design Center in Warren, Michigan. A special thanks goes out to Dave Brigolin, Dave Bolognino, and Mike Hogan at GM for their efforts producing quality molds from the plugs. We hope to have these first set of molds completed in the coming weeks.

Here is a short video of our Crew Chief, Gerald Chang providing an update from the workspace.

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