SOLUTION PROVIDER – PRODUCT / PROCESS DESIGN
PART DESCRIPTION: 4 Piece Assembly involving plastic, screw machine and coiled spring components.
APPLICATION: Electronic Throttle Body – Default Plunger
CUSTOMER OBJECTIVE: Evaluate, develop and validate significant engineering/manufacturing cost reduction opportunities to replace current high cost design.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS:
1.Re-engineered design completed and accepted by customer.
2. Part was redesigned from all metal components to plastic / steel assembly
3. A "2 out" automated assembly process designed to increase productivity and reduce unit costs.
4. Developed 100% electronic integrated gauging for critical characteristics.
Total savings for customer = $920,000