Structural
Rad Support
The Improvement
Developed an all steel design to replace a baseline aluminum design.
The Benefits
Identified $10/part cost savings.
Achieved all mass and performance targets.
Eliminated the use of hydroforming thus reducing manufacturing costs.
Overall weld length reduced by half.
Number of components reduced by 14%.
Transmission Support
The Improvement
Design steel tubular component to replace stamped component.
The Benefits
Accomplished significant cost savings in the range of 20-30%.
Achieved mass savings in the range of 10-15%.
Survived numerous attempts for re-design to composite and aluminum based components because of extremely cost effective product.
