Oil Pan Prototyping and Development – A Critical Component for Engine & Transmission Performance
In the automotive industry, the oil pan plays a crucial role in ensuring the performance and reliability of engines and transmissions. This guide, based on over 50 years of experience in prototype development, addresses the challenges and solutions in oil pan manufacturing.

Key Challenges in Oil Pan Development
Currently, the automotive industry faces several challenges in oil pan production:
1. Strict control over material thickness reduction
2. High-precision surface quality for mounting areas
3. Reduction of lead time from prototyping to mass production
4. Maintaining cost competitiveness
Particularly in deep drawing press forming of oil pans using mild steel sheets, precise control over material thickness reduction is essential.

Customer Feedback:
"Since these parts are used around the engine and transmission, oil leakage is absolutely unacceptable."

Technical Solutions
To address these challenges, we implement the following technological approaches:
1. Deep Drawing and Press Forming Simulation
Pre-evaluation using JSTAMP software
Prediction and optimization of material thickness reduction rates
Prevention of forming defects in advance
High-Precision Die Design & Manufacturing

2. High-Precision Die Design and Manufacturing
Precision design using 3D CAD
Uniform surface pressure distribution with unique die structure
Finishing by skilled technicians

3. Quality Assurance System
100% inspection with 3D measuring machines
Verification of mounting surfaces with dedicated inspection jigs
Operation of traceability system

Actual case studies have shown the following improvements:

✔ Prototyping period: Reduced by 30% compared to conventional methods
✔ Cost: Lowered by 30% compared to traditional techniques
✔ Mass production transition: Smooth and efficient ramp-up

Our expertise in deep drawing press forming, particularly in controlling material thickness reduction, is what sets us apart in manufacturing oil pans for engine and transmission components.

Founder’s Comment:
"Only real technology can meet such strict requirements."

Proposal to Customers
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[Company Profile]
Company Name: Timec Co., Ltd.
Location: 197-1 Nishigori, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture 719-1164
TEL: 0866-93-1269
FAX: 0866-93-2540
Corporate Website:

https://timec.co.jp/

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