Automotive Industry


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Precision is the engine that drives reliability.  The application of CETOL 6σ in the automotive industry provides a powerful example of the successful use of Sigmetrix’s tolerance analysis and GD&T software solutions.
Applications include:

  • Powertrain
  • Chassis
  • Electrical
  • Interiors
  • Body/Vehicle Engineering

READ THE CASE STUDIES


APPLICATION – Injector Axis

Objective: CETOL 6σ used to the design change required to shorten line for injector axis and to represent true length of feature.

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APPLICATION – Manifold Seals-V Block Engine

Objective: CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis software was used to evaluate clearance between critical features for head assembly and manifold sealing surfaces

Challenges:

– Highly non-linear assembly problem

– Consider joints biased in opposite directions to address “keystone” condition of the manifold between the heads
– Analyze sensitivities of assembly constraints and critical dimensions to key characteristic measurements including engine block fabrication tooling datums and manufacturing process steps

APPLICATION – Door Latch Assembly

Objective: See if application of CETOL 6σ software would shorten analysis time and save money

Issues:

– Up to 60 hours per design on simple stack-up analyses. Conservative in tolerance application

– Multiple prototype iterations costs thousands of dollars and meant numerous weeks added to production time

– Door latch mechanism could potentially send a signal to the instrument panel that the latch on the door was locked when it was not; significant safety concern

Results:

– Less time spent on analysis
– Designs are free of surprises
– Able to relax tolerances in some areas
– Customers have increased confidence
– Able to deliver designs on-time
– Hundreds of thousands of dollars saved annually

APPLICATION – Gearbox

Objective: Ensure correct performance of gearbox and beat competitors to market with a more innovative, higher-quality product

Results: CETOL 6σ allowed the customer to analyze the shift mechanism in one-third of the usual time. It also enabled prediction of failure modes, correct application of GD&T and improved design confidence and production time.


Software & Usage Training is provided by a highly skilled team of GD&T advisers. Contact us now for an online demo, or a meeting to analyze CETOL 6σ‘s implementation strategy for your engineering and design team.