Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Robert William Woodall

Robert G Starbowski

Michael William Danyo

Kimberly Ann Lazarz

Scott George Miller

Anthony J Grima

William James Curtiss

Elaine C Kelley

Carl Rodney Roush

Dave Henry Meyer

Katherine P Minnich

Duane Drobnich

Timothy J Moore

A method for providing a corrosion-resistant barrier between bolted dissimilar metals comprising the steps of disposing epoxy adhesive tape on at least one of a first and second metal member, curing the epoxy adhesive tape, applying a corrosion-resistant layer to the first and second metal members, and bolting the first and second metal members together such that the cured epoxy adhesive tape is positioned between the first and second metal members.

Method of providing a corrosion barrier between dissimilar metals with an epoxy insulator

An open hem flange for a vehicle door includes an inner reinforcing panel and an outer panel having a first outer portion and a second inner portion folded about the inner panel at a base. The inner reinforcing panel includes dimpled sections against the second outer portion which provides a gap between the inner panel and the second inner portion of the outer. A gap also exists between the inner reinforcing panel and the outer portion of the outer panel to allow the hem flange to be properly cleaned and electrocoated.

Hem flange

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Westland, MI, United States of America

Robert William Woodall