A presentation encouraging automotive teams to stop, collaborate and listen early in the design process in order to ensure success, presented during the SAE 2014 Brake Colloquium & Exhibition 32nd Annual Panel Discussion.
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We need to ask ourselves…
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1. Is this the most effective way to problem solve?
2. How can we better utilize our resources and expertise to
provide the best possible solutions?
3. Can we make data-driven decisions early on that will
prevent risk and potential issues?
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Example (Think Outside the Box)
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Problem: Increase MPG on Ford F-150
Inside The Box: Weight and/or Drag Reduction
Outside the Box: Build an Aluminum F150
-700 lbs
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Focused Collaboration
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1. Design For Manufacturing (DFM)
• Prior to initial drawing release
• Full supply base input provided (Tier 1, Friction, Insulator)
• Initial prototype options evaluated early on
2. Establish Bond Process “Best Practice”
• Each application/system has guidelines established
• Full supply base input provided (Tier 1, Friction, Insulator)
• Initial bond study (including T-pull, adhesive coverage) carried
out with prototypes from DFM review, allowing established
guidelines and subsequent data to pre-certify materials
3. Establish Noise Resolution Process
• With input from DFM & bonding “Best Practice”, conduct a full
system review --> understand sensitivities early on!
• Full team including OEM, Tier 1, Friction, Insulator Suppliers
• Allow the data to drive additional decisions, changes, next steps