Title: Development of automotive components through integrated design/manufacture

Authors: B. Dabell

Addresses: Axles & Suspensions Development, GKN Technology Ltd, Wolverhampton, UK

Abstract: Successful product development is a consequence of effective integration between design, manufacture and production engineering. Failure to recognize any of these factors is likely to result in major problems in subsequent efforts to convert designs into production parts. The most advanced, computer-based design analysis capabilities have very limited value if they are not matched with existing or planned manufacturing facilities.

Keywords: automotive components; component development; computer-aided design; CAD; computer-aided draughting; computer-aided manufacture; CAM; computer-integrated manufacturing; CIM; design analysis; front-axle beam development; integrated design; vehicle design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1985.061386

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1985 Vol.6 No.4/5, pp.514 - 518

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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