Cost reduction through VA/VE by reducing parts and eliminating welding processes for round pipe links.
This is an example of a cost reduction method that can be achieved through value analysis (VA) and value engineering (VE) by selecting square pipes instead of welding unstable round pipes, thereby reducing the number of parts and the welding process.
A case where the difficulty of welding round pipes together can be addressed by reducing parts and eliminating welding processes through VA and VE, resulting in a cost-effective shape. The key point is to consider parts reduction in order to simplify end processing. Choosing square pipes to resolve the unstable welding of round pipes. When creating a link mechanism like this part with round pipes, a U-shaped component is welded at one point in the middle, and then the round pipes are attached to complete the assembly. This results in a three-point structure, which we will try to improve through VA.
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■ VA, VE Content: Exploring the reduction of processing steps by using square pipes instead of round pipes, which have many unstable factors. ■ Changes when switching from round pipes to square pipes: It is possible to reduce the number of parts from three to two, addressing the issue of part count reduction. The processing steps will only involve pipe processing, allowing for a reduction in welding processes. ■ One point: With the reduction of welding processes, there will be an increase in end processing for square pipes. However, the overall processing man-hours can be significantly reduced.
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In the process of improving design, we analyze the entire structure of the equipment, making it possible to solve all issues related to quality, delivery time, and cost. In terms of cost reduction, we achieve an average cost reduction of 40-50% (only applicable to machined products). In our past maximum achievement, we achieved an 80% cost reduction. Our company directly conducts value analysis and improvement design for our customers' equipment.