the leader in lightweight technology. consolidated metco annual sales fy2002:$238 million...
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The Leader in Lightweight TechnologyThe Leader in Lightweight Technology
Consolidated MetcoConsolidated MetcoAnnual Sales Annual Sales FY2002:FY2002: $238 Million $238 Million Employees:Employees: 1,1571,157Headquarters:Headquarters: Portland, OregonPortland, OregonHistoryHistory– Company roots are in the truck business… Started by Company roots are in the truck business… Started by
Consolidated Freightways-1964 Consolidated Freightways-1964 – Freightliner/Daimler Benz 1981Freightliner/Daimler Benz 1981– LBO-1987LBO-1987– Varlen -1989Varlen -1989– Amsted-1999Amsted-1999
ESOP Company with 9 Operating Companies/ $2.1B SalesESOP Company with 9 Operating Companies/ $2.1B Sales50% Ownership in Maxion Brazil (Steel Foundry/ Fifth Wheel)50% Ownership in Maxion Brazil (Steel Foundry/ Fifth Wheel)
DAIMLER BENZ
Manufacturing LocationsManufacturing Locations
Portland, ORPortland, OR200 Employees200 Employees166,000 sq. ft.166,000 sq. ft.
Clackamas,ORClackamas,OR180 Employees180 Employees65,000 sq. ft.65,000 sq. ft.
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC350 Employees350 Employees300,000 sq. ft.300,000 sq. ft.
Bryson City, NCBryson City, NC165 Employees165 Employees
182,000 sq. ft.182,000 sq. ft.
St. Thomas,Ontario St. Thomas,Ontario CanadaCanada
10 Employees10 Employees10,000 sq. ft.10,000 sq. ft.
Monterrey, MexicoMonterrey, Mexico150 Employees150 Employees
68,000 sq. ft.68,000 sq. ft.
Cashiers, NCCashiers, NC165 Employees165 Employees96,000 sq. ft.96,000 sq. ft.
Etowah, TNEtowah, TN10 Employees10 Employees
60,000 sq. ft.60,000 sq. ft.
Recognized Quality SupplierRecognized Quality Supplier
PACCAR PACCAR Preferred SupplierPreferred Supplier
FreightlinerFreightlinerMasters of QualityMasters of Quality
Eaton CorporationEaton CorporationQuality FirstQuality First
Daimler BenzDaimler BenzVDA ApprovedVDA Approved
Meritor PreferredMeritor PreferredSupplierSupplier
Honeywell Honeywell Preferred SupplierPreferred Supplier
TS 16949Monroe, Etowah, Clackamas, Rivergate, Bryson City, Cashiers
Approved
The Leader In Lightweight TechnologyThe Leader In Lightweight Technology
Major Processes & ProductsMajor Processes & Products
Aluminum– Semi-permanent Mold– Low Pressure– Die Casting
Machining and Assembly– Hubs– Fifth Wheels– Castings– Fuel Water Separators
Plastics– Structural Foam– Gas Assist– Injection Molding– Thermoforming
HubsHubs
Brake DrumsBrake Drums
PlasticsPlastics
Die CastingsDie Castings
Permanent Mold CastingsPermanent Mold Castings
Simplex Fifth WheelsSimplex Fifth Wheels
Fifth WheelFifth Wheel
Approximately 26,000 units sold per year (15% market Approximately 26,000 units sold per year (15% market share)share)
Standard at Freightliner, Volvo, MackStandard at Freightliner, Volvo, Mack
Two models: Simplex & Simplex IITwo models: Simplex & Simplex II
Over 60% of units are slidersOver 60% of units are sliders
Product development includes two new slider modelsProduct development includes two new slider models
Production located in Monroe, NCProduction located in Monroe, NC
Testing and development in Portland, ORTesting and development in Portland, OR
SimplexSimplex Fifth WheelsSimplex Fifth Wheels
Simplex II
Vertical Load Capacity: 50,000 lbs
Trailing Load Capacity: 150,000 lbs
Vertical Load Capacity: 70,000 lbs
Trailing Load Capacity: 200,000 lbs
Standard with a left hand, straight pull releaseStandard with a left hand, straight pull release
Optional Touchloc pneumatic unlocking systemOptional Touchloc pneumatic unlocking system
ConMet Test CenterConMet Test CenterCapabilitiesCapabilities
Rotating Bending Hub Fatigue TestingRotating Bending Hub Fatigue Testing
Seal Abrasion TestingSeal Abrasion Testing
Fifth Wheel Vertical and Fore/Aft fatigue testingFifth Wheel Vertical and Fore/Aft fatigue testing
Fifth Wheel Ultimate Rollover TestingFifth Wheel Ultimate Rollover Testing
Component Fatigue TestingComponent Fatigue Testing
Hub Fatigue TestingHub Fatigue Testing
Seal Abrasion Testing Seal Abrasion Testing
Fifth Wheel Fatigue Testing Fifth Wheel Fatigue Testing
Fifth Wheel Rollover Ultimate TestFifth Wheel Rollover Ultimate Test
Rollover Ultimate TestRollover Ultimate TestResultsResults
Why we test our Fifth WheelsWhy we test our Fifth Wheels
Capstone Project OutlineCapstone Project Outline
The purpose of this project is to conceptualize, The purpose of this project is to conceptualize, analyze, design and build a test fixture for analyze, design and build a test fixture for testing the ultimate strength of heavy truck fifth testing the ultimate strength of heavy truck fifth wheels in the draw bar load case. wheels in the draw bar load case.
This project will incorporate all elements used in This project will incorporate all elements used in Mechanical Engineering from design, analysis Mechanical Engineering from design, analysis (FEA), prototyping (working with local machine (FEA), prototyping (working with local machine designers), and data acquisition. designers), and data acquisition.
Drawbar Load Case DefinedDrawbar Load Case Defined
Fdrawbar = 150K to 200k
Drawbar Load Case Drawbar Load Case
Capstone Project OutlineCapstone Project Outline
Conceptualize and Brainstorm design ideasConceptualize and Brainstorm design ideasPaper design chosen designPaper design chosen designModel and Analyze design with Solid Modeling & FEA Model and Analyze design with Solid Modeling & FEA Perform prototyping (using local vendors)Perform prototyping (using local vendors)Assemble and build Drawbar Tester (ConMet test lab)Assemble and build Drawbar Tester (ConMet test lab)Test the machine for proper functionalityTest the machine for proper functionalityPerform destructive test and collect resultsPerform destructive test and collect resultsWrite reportWrite reportPerform presentationPerform presentation
Questions?Questions?