Get the most out of your product Audit
Many automotive production sites can implement fast-paced, in-line inspections to verify the outgoing quality of every vehicle. However, in many cases, a product audit provides a more practical and efficient approach to monitoring overall product quality. Within a product sampling process, a defined set of key metrics can be monitored to ensure the vehicle continues to meet established quality targets. In most cases, these tests focus on door closing effort, complemented by a range of other measurements, related to user comfort and door operation. This approach provides manufacturers with an objective and repeatable method for monitoring door quality throughout production, while minimizing the time and resources required for inspection.
Some examples of Key Characteristics for in-line inspection
- Closing speed
- Closing energy
- Closing force
- Door handle force
The Pod family, EZMetrology’s latest measurement technology, provides an efficient way to verify these fundamental characteristics and meet all current quality requirements. However, additional opportunities arise when users recognize that these technologies can capture and provide significantly more information than is required for a basic pass/fail assessment. While these additional data points may not be critical for theoretical acceptance, they can become a valuable source of information for troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. A key advantage is that the existing audit process does not need to change. The additional measurement capabilities are integrated directly into the gauge, while the physical handling and operation remain identical. This allows manufacturers to gain significantly more insight from the same inspection process, without adding complexity or additional steps for the operator.
When all is good, there is no need for data. Only the other case needs data.
Additional metrics for trouble shooting
- Hinge Friction
- Cabin pressure
- Hinge Tip
- Striker alignment
To facilitate effective troubleshooting, EZMetrology provides training and technical support on how to use its technologies and interpret the measurement metrics that help identify the root cause of a door performance issue. The approach is progressive, scientific, and logical, allowing engineers to systematically narrow down the potential causes and pinpoint the component responsible for the issue in most cases. During these training and support sessions, EZMetrology can also help establish standardized troubleshooting methods and diagnostic flowcharts. These tools provide engineers and quality teams with a repeatable approach to analyzing door performance issues and accelerating root-cause identification.
The combination of measurements covering the basic requirements, the analytical capabilities of the technology, and immediate recommendations can provide a structured and efficient approach to troubleshooting. When the measurement system identifies a potential problem area or component, immediate action can be taken to address the issue or characterize it in greater detail. This enables engineers to move quickly from identifying a symptom to investigating its underlying cause. Additional EZMetrology technologies can then be used to further characterize specific aspects of the door system. For example, high-resolution measurements of seal gaps or detailed analysis of striker behavior can provide valuable insight into the source of a performance issue. By combining these measurement capabilities into a structured diagnostic approach, manufacturers can significantly reduce troubleshooting and response times while improving the accuracy and effectiveness of corrective actions.
Reduction of response time, get to the conclusion as soon as possible!
