ANKORATEC supports OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in systematic tolerance management and the technical validation of mechanical assemblies.
Our focus is on functional reliability, robustness in series production and controllable manufacturing processes – from the concept phase to SOP.
This applies in particular to safety- and standard-relevant e-mobility components such as charging inlets, connector systems and couplers.
Tolerance management
- Setting up functional dimensional and positional chains
- Definition of function-critical tolerances
- Analysis of limit cases & worst-case scenarios
- Assessment of manufacturing variation
- Derivation of tolerance-robust design concepts
- Functional dimensional and positional tolerances for e-mobility connector and interface systems
GD&T (Geometrical Product Specification)
- Standard-compliant application of GD&T according to ISO GPS
- Position, form, profile and run-out tolerances
- Function-oriented datum structures
- Alignment between design, manufacturing & inspection
- Drawing and model validation
- GD&T validation of charging inlets and connector systems according to ISO GPS
Technical validation & robustness
- Functional analyses of mechanical systems
- Robustness assessment of assemblies
- Support in design reviews & maturity assessments
- Linking design, tolerances and simulation
- Preparation for FMEA, test and release processes
Our approach
- Function before dimension – tolerances follow function
- Robustness in series production instead of laboratory optimum
- Early validation instead of late error correction
- Clear, comprehensible tolerance concepts
- OEM- and Tier-1-compliant methodology
- Consideration of international standards and series requirements in the e-mobility environment
Typical project results
- Function and tolerance concepts
- GD&T-compliant drawings & 3D models
- Documented dimensional chains
- Reduced failure and rework risks
- Stable series production launches
- E-mobility components (charging inlets, connectors, couplers)
Added value for the customer
- Fewer complaints & less rework
- Reduced manufacturing and inspection costs
- Stable product quality across volumes
- Clearly defined interfaces
- Greater decision confidence in the project
Typical applications
- Headlamp & rear lamp assemblies
- Control elements & HMI mechanisms
- Fit & latching concepts
- Plastic injection-moulded parts
- Mechanical functional modules
Interfaces to other modules
- Module 2 – Mechanical Design & Detail Engineering
- Module 5 – Thermal Management & Simulation (CFD)
- Module 10 – FMEA & Maturity Validation
Automotive tolerance management · GD&T ISO GPS · Technical validation · Dimensional chains · Robustness in series production · Automotive engineering · E-mobility tolerance management · GD&T charging inlet · Standard-compliant connector systems