Jonwhardiman
Mechanical
Hello everyone,
I am a new design engineer for automotive interiors. I was recently tasked with a cost reduction activity to find out what is the criteria for switching from a metal clip to a plastic clip. I understand that it depends on the oem requirements as well as the interior commodity as some areas where there is airbag deployment may prohibit the use of metal clips. However, I would like to know what is the general guidelines for material selection of clips. For example, let's say that the customer drawing specifies for a trim clip that is metal, but I can achieve the same functional properties with a plastic clip. What are the design guidelines or criteria that should be considered when deciding between metal or plastic? Ex: Stress/shearing analysis, assembly/interfacing of adjacent parts etc. I realize that this might be a vague question, however, I am just hoping to receive some direction on what I should consider. I really appreciate any advice, literature, or help that anyone can offer here. Thanks in advanced for your time and consideration!
I am a new design engineer for automotive interiors. I was recently tasked with a cost reduction activity to find out what is the criteria for switching from a metal clip to a plastic clip. I understand that it depends on the oem requirements as well as the interior commodity as some areas where there is airbag deployment may prohibit the use of metal clips. However, I would like to know what is the general guidelines for material selection of clips. For example, let's say that the customer drawing specifies for a trim clip that is metal, but I can achieve the same functional properties with a plastic clip. What are the design guidelines or criteria that should be considered when deciding between metal or plastic? Ex: Stress/shearing analysis, assembly/interfacing of adjacent parts etc. I realize that this might be a vague question, however, I am just hoping to receive some direction on what I should consider. I really appreciate any advice, literature, or help that anyone can offer here. Thanks in advanced for your time and consideration!
