Driving Efficiency and Flexibility in Automotive Component Design through Design Automation
Challenge
- The client faced challenges in creating design configurations for their automotive components that varied in size.
- They needed a solution to efficiently recreate the same components with different dimensional requirements to save time and increase flexibility.
Our Solutions
- We provided a comprehensive workflow using SolidWorks Design Table and Design Configurator to address the challenge.
- Developed a system where simple updates of values in the design table automatically recreated parts and assemblies with different configurations.
- Tabulated all relevant information such as dimensions, mounting points, and specifications, into an easy-to-use Excel spreadsheet using SolidWorks Design Table.
- By updating the values in the design table, such as the piston diameter, mounting hole locations, or bracket size, the corresponding design automatically adjusted to match the desired configuration.
Results
- The customer gained the ability to create components with different configurations quickly and easily.
- They could adapt their designs to meet the specific requirements of various vehicle models without starting from scratch for each variant.
- Thus, the streamlined process of creating different versions of the components, eliminated the need for manual redesigning and reducing the chances of errors.
Client
A Leading Heat Exchanger Coil Manufacturer in USA
Industry
Machinery Manufacturer
