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Development evidence matrix

Every program starts with its own boundaries. The table below describes the information to establish, rather than claiming results for a particular product.

Investigation	Questions to resolve
Materials	Compare forging and casting routes against geometry, quantity and expected loads. Material properties and process records need to match the proposed design.
Simulation	Define loads, constraints, material assumptions and mesh sensitivity. Simulation guides design decisions but does not replace the agreed physical validation.
Rig testing	Set the test method, sample, loading and acceptance limits for the product and target market. A result is meaningful only within its documented scope.
Sensor integration	Consider mounting interfaces, clearances, signal paths and service access where a wheel-end sensor is part of the platform brief.

Before a design is released

Confirm diameter, width, PCD, offset and center bore against the current interface drawing.
Establish brake clearance, wheel load and duty cycle for the specific vehicle configuration.
Review radial and lateral runout limits and inspection methods with the quality team.
Define applicable market requirements and obtain product-specific evidence before making compliance claims.
Record material, geometry and process revisions alongside the associated test configuration.

Lightweighting is a design objective that must be evaluated together with strength, fatigue behavior, stiffness and manufacturing constraints. Any mass comparison needs a defined baseline and equivalent application requirements.

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Development evidence matrix

Before a design is released

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