The Problem

Some family cars, no matter how well-loved, begin to require minor replacements as they age. In this case, the temperature knob in a client's 1996 Honda Accord had failed. Each subsequent replacement failed as well. NW Rapid Manufacturing was solicited for the replacement and improvement of automotive parts to keep the beloved car in working order at a comfortable temperature.

The Solution

The project, from start to finish, took just five days and was completed in the NW Rapid facility here in McMinnville, Oregon. We used SolidWorks to design the product. We determined that the best material to use was Nylon 12, a lightweight and economical material that is extremely tough. So, while past knobs have failed over the years, the client's new temperature knob is expected to last. We finished the knob with black dye to match the interior of the client's Honda.

Five days after the client contacted us, we installed the replacement temperature knob in the client's vehicle. He was thrilled with the project, reporting: "I was super pleased with the customer service, pricing, and quick delivery of my part!" Additionally, he can now drive at a comfortable temperature year-round with working automotive parts.

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