This Process begins with a precise definition of the business plan defining exact customer requirements. It transitions through four discrete approval gates with corresponding deliverables. IPD ultimately yields the final production documentation that meets the customers expectations.

D-MAS

Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Service is a technique utilized during the IPD process whereby all responsible departments are integrated via a workshop having common goals. Optimum manufacturing and assembly techniques are incorporated in a virtual design reinforced with a customer service theme. The ultimate goal is to manufacture and service a product with “one hand tied behind your back”

FEA - Finite Element Analysis & 3D Solid Modeling

BTI uses the latest engineering software for 3-D modeling. This allows our engineers to virtually prototype assemblies, models, weldments, and detail parts thereby creating less rework and fewer prototypes. In addition, BTI has the structural engineering expertise and software to ensure that components and assemblies are designed to their optimum size, material usage and cost.

PT - Product Testing

This element of the design process cannot be understated. Not only must the product meet the minimum structural and stability requirements, there is a reliability factor that must be captured within the inherit design. The product must also perform to the highest expectations of both the dealer network as well as the end-users.

PTP - Prototype the Process

This pilot production process can virtually eliminate all assembly start-up issues. It focuses on the training, assembly techniques, specific station requirements, in conjunction with successive quality checks between assembly stations. This process totally mirrors final production before committing full resources to assure absolute precision when transitioning from prototype to production.