FL-241 / Concept project
Thermal control manifold
Precision machining · Advanced mobility
Modeled outcome42% fewer setups
Six legacy operations consolidated into a controlled cell.
The manufacturing problem
Hold thirty-eight fluid and mounting features in relationship while reducing setup-driven variation.
The ForgeLine response
Reframe the component around one primary datum scheme, keep critical bores in a common 5-axis setup, probe between operations, and release the interface pattern by CMM.
Build a similar specification ↗Material6061-T6 aluminum
Volume40–120 units / month
Critical tolerance±0.0015 in position
FinishClear anodize
Controlled route
How the work moves.
- 01DFM + datum review
Resolve inspection and workholding from the functional interfaces.
- 025-axis rough / finish
Protect bore relationships inside one controlled setup.
- 03Probe + deburr
Verify stock condition before the finishing pass.
- 04Anodize + CMM release
Confirm finish allowance and final interface position.