Case Study
Design Input Reduces Costs, Improve Strength
The Challenge
- Our customer’s new shaft design proved difficult – and costly – to machine
- We found that we were putting an inordinate amount of cost into a feature that didn’t seem to offer significant benefit
- During a DFM (design for manufacturability) consultation, it became clear to us the connection method for the shaft had significant failure potential
Product
Product: Pump Shaft | 416 Stainless Steel
Quantity: 10,000 pieces per year
Industry: Fluid Power
Type of Fabrication: Machining | Turning