May 05/25

The Design Process: The Art That Shapes Quality Automotive Parts

 

With the recent upheavals in the automotive industry due to the rise in electric vehicles, we have seen major changes in how quality automotive parts go from “art-to-part”. Siemens has spoken about how 50% of part manufacturers use outdated software, impeding their process, and how they have aimed to solve that problem. However, the modern industry demands accelerated timelines and product launches free from failure, so how do you achieve that?

Below, we explain how Mayco International’s workflow ties together the customer’s intent with:

• Computer-aided design
• Simulations
• Internal manufacturing data
• Customer input

By the end, you should have a good idea of how we have maintained our position as the leading automotive parts manufacturer in the USA.

Art-to-Part Design Leads to Quality Automotive Parts

Mayco starts its process of designing car parts with a simple voice-of-customer session. During this, we ensure we fully understand our client’s needs and convert their designs into measurable targets they agree with. Following this, we engage in cross-functional design reviews, ensuring every area of the process understands the customer’s needs so they can always work towards them efficiently.

At this point, we also bring in material engineers to confirm what the items must use to ensure we meet requirements such as:

• Resin flow
• UV stability
• Recyclability
• Safety standards

We then create digital mock-ups using advanced software to track and reduce errors. This ensures that the transition from designers to analysts to toolmakers is as smooth as possible.

In Mayco, we have embraced advanced technology, much like the rest of the industry, to ensure that we return to the customer an item that will best fit their needs. We develop models that we can update quickly, ensuring that they continue to match the customer spec and that we quickly flag and resolve any work that goes outside of their requirements.

Designing for Vehicle Performance Parts

Our simulations can simulate the movements of vehicles throughout the driving experience, including looking at:

• Thermal loads
• Physical rigors
• Noise levels
• Vibrations

Using this information, we can guide the placement of any individual part of a vehicle to prevent wear and tear while offering a smooth driving experience.

We also work with our engineers to select resins and design injection molding processes to ensure a smoother finish. Doing this reduces the work needed during manufacturing and offers a much more precise part, helping it to match the high performance required in vehicles.

As every part undergoes the same careful and rigorous process, we can guarantee its quality for both the auto parts suppliers and their customers.

Design Excellence from Mayco International

With our integrated art-to-part flow, we ensure that our quality automotive parts get through production while maintaining extremely high quality. By involving every area of the production and design process from the earliest stages, we ensure that nothing is missed and we can guarantee the standards of the parts we produce.

For more information on our process and to talk about how we are leading the way in parts manufacturing in the U.S., get in contact. Discuss your needs with us today.