A Short Review on Automobile Dashboard Materials

Abstract

Abstract Day by day Automobile sector is going through new innovative trends in all aspects like design, appearance, performance and economy. While choosing an automobile for personal use, customer always look for aesthetics, economics and safety measures. First and far most part of an automobile that appears before user, is the dashboard. It acts as console for various components and holds the sense pleasantness of occupant space. In this paper a brief review of various types of material used in the making of dashboard is taken into account on the basis of detailed literature survey. Various types of dashboard are discussed along with their manufacturing methods. Ideal properties of a dashboard material are also taken into consideration. Testing techniques for dashboard materials are mentioned thereafter. Finally the concerns with the dashboard materials are highlighted.