Enhancing car seat cushion production performance through value engineering: A case study

Chi Adam, Mohd Khairil Anbia and Teoh, Bak Aun (2024) Enhancing car seat cushion production performance through value engineering: A case study. International Journal of Transport Development and Integration, 8 (4). pp. 505-517. ISSN 2058-8305

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Abstract

This paper aimed to adopt the Value Engineering philosophy in enhancing the car seat cushion performance that emphasizes quality and productivity improvements. Value Engineering approaches are used to validate the design of car seat cushion to make the product more cost effective in terms of function and quality. Value Engineering methods are identified in the process of improving the design of car seat component cushion. The model of car seat component is developed using Autodesk® Inventor®. The design of the model is then analyzed using Boothroyd Dewhurst Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) software. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) ANSYS® software will be used in the analysis of displacement and stress. studies. The result shows that the force applied on the seat frame and seat cushion is set at 1177.2 N (120 kg). Maximum Von Mises Stresses for seat cushion and seat frame are 0.02337 MPa and 13.7 MPa. Maximum displacements for seat cushion and seat frame are 0.4026 mm and 0.006119 mm. FMEA was conducted on the model of car seat components to predict the possible failure and effect on the model. Hence, this paper provides valuable insight on potential car seat cushion improvement through Value Engineering approach.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Value Engineering, Car seat cushion, Dewhurst Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
Divisions:	Faculty Of Mechanical Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2025 00:46
Last Modified:	08 Oct 2025 00:46
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28971
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