VA Example
Head inserts
Shaft
Material | SWCH10R |
Quantity | 50,000 parts/month |
Existing method | Double head + Milling + Deburring |
VA method | Manufactured fully by cold heading process |
Results | Approximately 10% of cost reduction + Production volume improved (1,000 parts/day ⇒ 25,000 parts/day) |
Key-point | Forming the slot by parts former in order to manufacture fully by cold heading process. |
Limiter gear
Weld nut
Material | SWCH10R |
Quantity | 50,000 parts/month |
Existing method | Manufactured with Nut former (5 stages) |
VA method | Manufactured by cold heading process with 2D3B |
Results | Approximately 20% of manufacturing cost reduction. |
Key-point | Achieved a manufacturing method at low rank facilities to reduce Processing fees |