| Some examples of the product development we have performed to meet customer needs: |
| Cost reduction and weight saving through use of cast metal in automobile parts |
| Description |
| Development of integrated brackets: Conversion from press welded parts to cast metal parts |
| Action |
Convert press welded parts to cast metal parts.
Make it possible to integrate parts with various functions by using the unique workability of cast metal. |
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| [Complicated press
welded part] |
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[Integrated cast metal
part] |
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| Welding assembly required for 24 places on 5 press components |
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Optimization of shape using FEM analysis |
| Product costs were cut by 52%. Using optimal design by FEM analysis, we were able to increase stress resistance by 30% and rigidity by 10% while decreasing the product weight by 6%. |
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