Cost reduction case through processing setup reduction and strength improvement by material unification.

This is an example of standardizing the material thickness of sheet metal parts through VA/VE to reduce management costs, decrease setup man-hours, improve strength for cost reduction, enhance quality, and shorten delivery times.

Introduction to the Benefits of Standardizing Sheet Metal Materials When selecting sheet metal materials, it is standard practice to consider strength and design with the necessary thicknesses. For mass production, it is possible to produce quantities that fully utilize standard sheets of 3×6 or 5×10. However, in small-scale production, every time parts with different thicknesses are processed, it is necessary to switch between a turret punch press and a laser cutting machine. This results in labor for setup changes and managing multiple materials. Although it is not visible, it can be quite cumbersome. The key point is to incorporate bending structures in VA and VE for stable strength when standardizing thickness. For strength enhancement, the ability to construct shapes according to specifications through bending on one side, two sides, three sides, four sides, and even into a U-shape is the essence of VA and VE.

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