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Modules make impact on metals.
Al Wrigley Pressure on automotive parts manufacturers to expand into the production of modules, or subassemblies of parts, is beginning to change the way metals are purchased, and the changes are bound to become more pronounced as modularization spreads. Just about everything from purchasing strategies and practices to forms, personnel and even, metal delivery locations is subject to change when parts-makers become module makers. The big automaker wanted to apply some different technologies, including hydroforming and roll forming, to produce the components of the frames in order to meet weight, strength, durability and performance specifications. The processes for making the parts for each section, and then for assembling the sections, also Would have some special, dissimilar features. Competition for the frame-making job was heated.