Applicable fields

Static Stiffness & Strength

- Improving rigidity and stabilizing structure for vehicle ride quality and durability

Roof Strength

- Improving chassis rigidity in case of capsizing accidents to ensure passenger survivability

Outer Panel Static Stiffness & Strength

- Analysis and improvements to emotional quality from deformation due to external forces such as washing and waxing

Max Pot-Hole

- Analysis of chassis rigidity with regard to underbody impacts from speed bumps, etc.

Side Door Sagging

- Analysis of sagging and permanent deformation of door under own weight and vertical load, and checks for damage to hinges and inner panel

Hood, Trunk/Deck-Lid Slam

- Calculation of overslam, and evaluation and improvement of trunk lid structural safety

Paddle Shift Switch

- Implementation of actuating mechanism, lever stress forecasting, and evaluation and improvement of device rigidity and durability

Power Window Switch

- Implementation of window switch actuating mechanism, stress forecasting, and evaluation and improvement of device rigidity and durability

Door Checker

- Prediction of door checker torque when opening and closing side door; rigidity evaluation and improvements

Optimization Analysis : Shortened cost and development period

- Topology Optimization : Identification of load paths in early development to minimize weight
- Bead Optimization : Minimizing weight increases and improving bending stiffness
- Shape Optimization : Minimizing localized stress concentration and improving durability
- Size Optimization : Optimizing steel sheet thickness to satisfy static and dynamic rigidity requirements