Lessons Learned

With the Corvette Brake Pedal in the fourth year of production, there were two important lessons learned in this successful design and production effort.

1. A close working relationship between the foundry and the customer is essential for the effective design of the casting for performance, cost, and manufacturability.

2. Alloy selection is a critical issue in meeting both the mechanical performance goals and the castability requirements.

An Example in Aluminum Casting The Corvette Brake Pedal