Art-to-Part-Engineering
...Automotive-Components


Customer
A premium-segment U.S. automotive manufacturer. Localization of various engine components was required.
Scope
Design and manufacture of rear-passenger door lever covers Engineering tasks included 3D-modeling, mold tool design, mold flow simulation, mold manufacture and volume component production.
Components
Left and right lever covers for rear-passenger doors
Timeframe
60 days from start to completion.


Engineering Sequence:


Design: 3D IGES data
Design: 3D-Component
DFM: 3D-Mold Assembly

...optimum side-core count
...optimum insert placements
...optimum location of injection points
...choice of hot and cold runners
...optimized cooling methods
...suitable ejection mechanisms
...tool life-cycle considerations
...cross-functional team reviews
DFM: 3D-Mold one-half Assembly
DFM: 3D-Mold other-half Assembly
DFM: Complete Mold Assembly
Design Validation: Actual Mold
Design Validation: Actual Component