Engineering Design Cycle

Indicative Design Cycle Flow

CUSTOMER INPUT STUDY

  1. Initial styling received from customer. (A surface)
  2. Cost target & weight target
  3. Engineering requirement
    4. Surrounding parts

DESIGN & PROCESS FEASIBILITY

  1. Draft analysis
  2. Fitment scheme
  3. Tooling manufacturing analysis
  4. HCPP / Fit & finish analysis
  5. External projection
  6. Study of serviceability of main & child part

DESIGN & PROCESS FEASIBILITY

  1. Draft analysis
  2. Fitment scheme
  3. Tooling manufacturing analysis
  4. HCPP / Fit & finish analysis
  5. External projection
  6. Study of serviceability of main & child part

FIT & FINISH ANALYSIS / DATUMS

  1. Fit & finish of with matting part
  2. Datum points (Six degree control)
  3. Tolerance stack-up Analysis

MATERIAL SELECTION

  1. Cost
  2. Test requirement
  3. Engineering requirement
  4. Weight target
  5. Availability local / imported

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF B SURFACE & MOUNTING SCHEME

  1. Fitment design (With Bolt, Snap & Screw)
  2. Locator design
  3. Mounting pitch distance (In concerned with rattle noise & vibration)

FEA ANALYSIS

  1. Rigidity analysis
  2. Mold flow analysis

DIGITAL REPORT / Drawing Release

  1. Digital test report
  2. Preliminary Drawing Release

FINAL TUNING OF GRILLE & SURROUND

  1. Rigidity test analysis
  2. Mold flow analysis
  3. HCPP report
  4. On vehicle & checking fixture

PRODUCTION RELEASE DATA

  1. To customer for final approval
  2. To engineering
  3. To Tooling