CASE1
Cost reduction through change from 2 part assembly to singularly formed piece
Cost Reduction
BEFORE
This part was originally designed as a combined two-part assembly which led to cost and lead-time problems.
User Needs
I want to reduce costs for this product!
VAE PROPOSAL
After assessing the final usage of the part with the customer, it was concluded that a single-piece cold formed part could be used in place of the original two-piece machined assembly.
AFTER
Parts costs :
50% Reduction
Lead-time :
50% Reduction
