Design

Considerations:
for Manufacturing
and Assembly
Design for Assembly

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Design for Manufacturing

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Differences

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Similarities

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Knowledge and Learning

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Sequence of Analysis

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 Design for Assembly
DFA is a process that REQUIRES
involvement of Assembly Engineers

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Design for Assembly Principles

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Design for Assembly Process

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Design for Assembly Process

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Considerations/Assumptions/Part Identification

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Determine Theoretical Min. No. of Parts

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Determine if Parts can be Standardized

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Determine Relative Part Cost Levels

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Determine Practical Minimum Part Count

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Creativity and Innovation

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Idea Classification

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Component Elimination

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Mistake Proofing Issues

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Quantitative Criteria

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Handling Difficulty

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Handling Difficulty

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Eliminate Tangling/Nesting

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Quantitative Criteria

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Insertion Issues

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Eliminate Secondary Operations

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Design for Assembly Process

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Design for Assembly Guidelines

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Understanding Product Cost

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Selection of Manufacturing Method

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Selection of Manufacturing Method

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Key DFMA Principles

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