Light Duty Technology Cost Analysis, Power - US Environmental ...
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An example of a custom complex model would be one developed for manufacturing a<br />
selected size NiMH battery.<br />
All process parameter cost models are developed using a combination of published<br />
equipment data, published processing data, actual supplier production data, and/or subject<br />
matter expert consultation.<br />
The second major step in the cost analysis process involves taking the key information<br />
from the process flows and uploading it into a standardized quote worksheet. The quote<br />
worksheet, referred to as the Manufacturing Assumption and Quote Summary (MAQS)<br />
worksheet, is essentially a modified generic OEM quoting template. Every assembly<br />
included in the cost analysis (excluding commodity purchased parts) has a completed<br />
MAQS worksheet capturing all the cost details for the assembly. For example, all the<br />
components and their associated costs, required in the manufacturing of a battery pack<br />
sensing module assembly, will be captured in battery pack sensing module assembly<br />
MAQS worksheet. In addition, a separate MAQS worksheet detailing the cost associated<br />
with assembling the battery pack sensing module assembly to the battery pack, along<br />
with any other identified high voltage traction battery sub-subsystem components, would<br />
be created.<br />
In addition to process flow information feeding into the MAQS worksheet, data is also<br />
automatically imported from the various costing databases. More discussion on the<br />
MAQS worksheet, interfaces, and complete function is captured in Section C.6.<br />
C.1.2 Serial and Parallel Manufacturing Operations and Processes<br />
For purpose of this analysis, serial operations are defined as operations which must take<br />
place in a set sequence, one (1) operation at a time. For example, fixturing metal stamped<br />
bracket components before welding can commence, both the fixturing and welding are<br />
considered serial operations within the bracket welding process. Conversely, parallel<br />
operations are defined as two (2) or more operations which can occur simultaneously on a<br />
part. An example of this would be machining multiple features into a cylinder block<br />
simultaneously.<br />
A process is defined as one (1) or more operations (serial or parallel) coupled together to<br />
create a component, subassembly, or assembly. A serial process is defined as a process<br />
where all operations (serial and/or parallel) are completed on a part before work is<br />
initiated on the next. For example, turning a check valve body on a single spindle, CNC<br />
screw machine, would be considered a serial process. In comparison, a parallel process<br />
is where different operations (serial and/or parallel) are taking place simultaneously at<br />
multiple stations on more than one (1) part. A multi-station final assembly line, for<br />
assembling together the various components of a vacuum pump, would be considered a<br />
parallel process.<br />
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