Abstract: A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a crimp tool angle sensor, a flange section module, and a diagnostic module. The crimp tool angle sensor measures at least one of a roll angle of a crimp tool, a pitch angle of the crimp tool, and a yaw angle of the crimp tool. The flange section module identifies a flange section of a vehicle on which the crimp tool is disposed based on at least one of the roll angle, the pitch angle, and the yaw angle. The diagnostic module determines whether at least one of the roll angle, the pitch angle, and the yaw angle is within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a crimp tool angle sensor, a flange section module, and a diagnostic module. The crimp tool angle sensor measures at least one of a roll angle of a crimp tool, a pitch angle of the crimp tool, and a yaw angle of the crimp tool. The flange section module identifies a flange section of a vehicle on which the crimp tool is disposed based on at least one of the roll angle, the pitch angle, and the yaw angle. The diagnostic module determines whether at least one of the roll angle, the pitch angle, and the yaw angle is within a predetermined range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly plasticized PVC formula that can be both dry blended and if desired, alloyed with acrylonitrile butadiene rubber to produce enhanced haptic material characteristics for a vehicle interior trim component. This blend/alloy can be made using high intensity mixers without the need for melt processing and grinding processes. “Dry blending” techniques allow the spherical particles from suspension grade PVC resins to be retained during the blending process, resulting in a final product with superior flow-ability in comparison to other low temperature deployable grade PVCs in the marketplace.