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AutomotiveCNC Milling Service
High-Volume Brake Component
Tier 1 Brake Systems Supplier, France
A Tier 1 brake systems supplier needed cost reduction and quality improvement on legacy brake caliper bracket with 2% defect rate from previous supplier. PiPrecision redesigned machining sequence with improved tooling and in-process inspection, reducing cycle time by 30%, defect rate to 0.3%, and achieving 25% cost reduction with sole supplier status.
0.3%
Defect Rate
25%
Cost Reduction
-30%
Cycle Time
Sole Source
Status
The Challenge
The brake component application required cost reduction on legacy design, quality improvement from 2% defect rate, high-volume production capacity, competitive cost structure for automotive OEM supply, and IATF 16949 quality systems.
Our Solution
Redesigned machining sequence with improved tooling and in-process inspection, reduced cycle time by 30%, implemented SPC on critical dimensions, and established cellular manufacturing for high-volume production.
The Results
Defect rate reduced from 2% to 0.3%, 25% cost reduction achieved, 30% cycle time improvement, awarded sole supplier status for component line, expanded to additional brake component programs.
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Project Info
- Industry
- Automotive
- Service
- CNC Milling Service
- Client
- Tier 1 Brake Systems Supplier
- Location
- France
- Completed
- July 2023
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