Three main objectives were met:
- Reduction in the mass of PAB bracket
- Increase in steering column vertical and lateral mode frequency
- Head impact ‘g’<75
Following tests were done on various members of the automobile namely – Rear Twist Beam (Rear Twist Axle), Front Cross Member (Front Cradle), Lower Control Arm and Body Bracket.
- Durability & Fatigue
- Strength & Stiffness
- Corrosion
- Durability & Fatigue
- Strength & Stiffness
- Corrosion
- CAD Modelling
- Design Feasibility Study
- Part Geometry
- Blank & Design Forming
- Die Design
- Stamping Die Design (Progressive, Transfer & Tandem)
- Design Verification
- Formability Check
- Process Validation
- Quality Control
- Die Simulation
- Thinning
- Splitting
- Compression
- Wrinkling
- Trim Line Optimization
- Design of Pellets
- Holding Fixtures
- Manufacturing Drawings
- Sealant Application Station
- Cylinder Block Leak Testing Application
- Fuel Tank Leak Testing Machine
- Bundling Station
- MH Covering & Screwing
- Engraving Station
- Unload Station
- Product Design & Development