Modern trends in noise control engineering have subjected the automobile to the “drained swamp” syndrome. Squeaks and rattles (S&R) have surfaced as major concerns. Customers increasingly perceive S&R as direct indicators of vehicle build quality and durability. The high profile nature of S&R has led manufacturers to formulate numerous specifications for assemblies and components. Even so, a large majority of buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) issues are identified very late in the production cycle, some often after the vehicle is launched. Traditionally, the “find-and-fix” approach is widely adopted, leading to extensive BSR warranty bills. The “design-right-the-first-time” approach must replace the “find-and-fix” approach. Due to the vast breadth and depth of S&R issues, a comprehensive summary of the present state of the art is essential. This paper includes a literature survey of the current state of the art of S&R, and discusses the methods available to further advance it. Dedicated and focused attempts to advance the state of the art require the formulation of an integrated design strategy that attacks S&R during the earliest stages of design and development, leading to substantial savings in fix and warranty bills.
Squeak and Rattle - State of the Art and Beyond
Sae Technical Papers
Noise & Vibration Conference & Exposition ; 1999
1999-05-17
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Diseases , Production , Suppliers , Noise
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