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Automotive Door Seal Pressure Wind, noise, and water leaks in a new vehicle can be a significant source of customer dissatisfaction, create a perception of poor quality, and cause warranty expenses. Proper adjustment of hinges and door latches while the car is in the factory and the doors are being...

Engineering a Stable Battery Housing Challenge During early module testing, a battery manufacturer observed localized housing deformation and edge-seal failures after repeated charge/discharge cycles. Post test inspections revealed subtle swelling and misalignment in the cell stack—but the root...

Automotive Interior Impact Testing How does an engineer at a major automaker validate the safety of an electric vehicle’s interior with confidence? When an engineer responsible for interior physical testing validation for an electric vehicle model at a major automaker wanted to confirm the safety of...

Pressure Mapping for EV Design Design differences and challenges for the next generation of EVs can be quite different than existing design for internal combustion vehicles. In addition to the core battery stack assembly and design, pressure mapping system analysis is key to many different aspects...

Pressure measurement is vital for gasket design because it ensures seal integrity, helps select the right material, verifies performance, maintains safety, and optimizes the design. Some common gasket materials used in pressure-sensitive applications: Rubber: Ideal for low-pressure applications and...

Battery formation is a pivotal stage in the manufacture of batteries, determining their performance and longevity. This process involves the initial electrochemical transformation of raw materials, shaping the battery's efficiency and stability. Through controlled charge and discharge cycles, the...

Background Ultrasonic welding machines are used to create uniform seals, which are vitally important for containing products like contact lenses. In the ultrasonic welding process, thermoplastics are bonded together through the use of heat and applied force. A damaged seal can result in leaky...

Pressure Measurement Improves Packaging Machine Sealing Jaws Performance Challenge A poor quality seal produced by a packaging machine can result in large quantities of product waste for a manufacturer. This can be a result of uneven bars, low forces or worn parts in the clamp sealing assembly...