Wind, noise, and water leaks in a new vehicle can greatly affect customer satisfaction, create an impression of poor quality, and increase warranty costs. Ensuring that door hinges and latches are properly adjusted during assembly at the factory can effectively prevent these issues.
Challenge
Vehicle assembly technicians have had to guess about where to position the hinges and latches. To measure the pressure of the door seal, technicians would slide a piece of paper between the body and the weather strip to feel the amount of pull in different locations.
Solution
With the Tactilus pressure mapping system, assembly technicians have an advanced electronic “feeler” gauge that not only measures contact pressure but also provides real-time feedback. This allows them to fine-tune seal pressure and deformation around the door frame with precision.
Our system offers an intuitive, visual feedback interface that accurately measures and displays door seal pressures. Technicians can instantly observe how the sealing force changes as adjustments are made to door latches and hinges during assembly. A properly sealed door minimizes air leaks and wind noise inside the cabin, while also preventing water intrusion.
Door Seal Pressure Measurement Applications
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Locate:
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Adjust door hinge and latch
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Gaps in Seal
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Weak Seal
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Low or high pressure regions
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Measure door closure forces
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Reduce high pressures near weld beads
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Increase low pressures at spot-weld dimples
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Validation testing
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Competitive benchmarking
Benefits of Using Tactilus
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Help reduce window noise
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Eliminate water leaks
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Improve quality
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