Our Features

The Challenge:

As production ramped up, a design flaw in the Jeep Wrangler's seatbelt restraint anchor became evident, resulting in assembly failures that posed significant risks to production schedules and safety compliance. The OEM urgently needed a solution that would not only address the immediate design issue but also provide a reliable path forward to meet tight production timelines and avoid costly disruptions.

The Solution Approach:

At CSG, we quickly assembled a dedicated team to collaborate closely with the OEM, diving deep into the problem to develop a comprehensive solution. We identified a two-part approach: first, rapid design assistance to reinforce the part, and second, interim production support to keep the OEM's assembly line running.

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Through multiple design iterations, our engineering team created a custom-machined mating collar that strengthened the seatbelt restraint anchor, overcoming the original flaw and providing greater durability and stability. This reinforcement not only solved the immediate issue but also enhanced the part's overall performance in assembly, addressing the OEM's need for a dependable, robust solution.

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To ensure production continuity, CSG took a proactive approach by mass-producing reworked versions of the existing part to bridge the gap until the permanent cold-formed version was available. Our machinists utilized high-precision techniques on 1018 low-carbon steel bar stock, achieving strict tolerances for flatness, parallelism, and concentricity. Key processes included:

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• Turning Operations on the Okuma Genos Lathe for accurate shaping and strength enhancement

• Inspection to ensure each part met rigorous quality and performance standards

The Results:

With CSG's solution-driven approach, the OEM was able to keep their production ramp-up on schedule, avoiding costly delays and downtime. Our rapid response and tailored interim solution allowed the OEM to meet their production goals and maintain critical safety standards, all while the final cold-formed component was being prepared.

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This project underscores CSG's role as a true solution provider, committed to addressing complex challenges with innovative, quality-focused strategies. By responding quickly to our partner's needs, we demonstrated our expertise in both engineering and problem-solving, positioning CSG as a trusted ally for OEMs facing high-stakes challenges in the automotive industry.