Industry: Automotive Tier Supplier
• Problem:
A client was facing challenges with the manufacturability and assembly of a complex automotive interior trim component. The existing design led to high scrap rates and extended assembly times due to intricate geometries and tight tolerances, impacting production efficiency and cost.
• Solution:
Our team conducted a thorough design review using CATIA V5, focusing on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
We redesigned key features of the component, simplifying geometries, optimizing draft angles, and incorporating features that facilitated easier assembly.
We also performed a tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure robust fit and function within the vehicle assembly.
• Result:
The optimized design led to a % reduction in scrap rates and a % decrease in assembly time for the component.
This resulted in significant cost savings for the client and improved overall production throughput.
The client praised our ability to provide practical, implementable design solutions that directly impacted their bottom line.