Metrics

We have accomplished several notable milestones throughout the past decades of guiding engineers and manufacturers in fastening strategies. Our EngiNomics® has allowed customers to achieve significant cost savings across many of their processes while still achieving maximum results. Here are just some cost savings that resulted from our proven strategy and experience. 

Re-specification Of Parts = 15% cost savings

A heavy equipment manufacturer using a threaded fastener was experiencing loosening of the joint due to vibration in a hinged joint application, and the assembly method was slow and inefficient. The team introduced a Type E Groove Pin to the design, eliminating the fastener’s loosening. Additionally, we designed an insertion press to install the pin, allowing multiple pieces to be held in place, hands-free, while the pin is installed, lowering installation costs.

Value Engineering = 25% cost savings

DRIV-LOK EngiNomics® provided an automotive customer with value engineering to align current DRIV-LOK parts with new assembly designs or configurations. This leading automotive assembly manufacturer required a dual-purpose fastener to replace the more expensive alignment part it had been using. Our team developed the Closed Seam Hollow Dowel, which allows the customer to align multiple pieces with easy insertion, improve throughput, and maintain a leak-free joint. Production of the dowels involves minimal scrap, creating a less costly and more efficient product.

Process Improvements = 15% cost savings

Working closely with a motor vehicle engine producer, DRIV-LOK identified a process conversion that saved this customer time and money.

Identification Of Optimal Parts = up to 50% cost savings

A sports/marine recreation customer was looking to find optimal parts for its products. We were able to reconfigure a dowel pin with a Driv-Lok Split Hollow Dowel that produced up to 50% in cost savings through reduced assembly time and product costs.