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Chapter 6 Exercises
6.1. Explain the importance of incorporating DFD guidelines during an original design.
List a few benefits that are achieved by doing that.
Employing DFD
When employing the procedures of DFD, one should look at the life-cycle phases of
development, production, distribution, usage, and disposal from the conceptual product
design stage. This mandates certain procedures be established for disposal, recycling, and
occupational health. These requirements are not only for new products, but also for other
types of products, especially ones that are already in the marketplace.
DFD techniques vastly reduce waste in the manufacturing and recovery processes and
allow for greater flexibility during product development, shorter development time
scales, and reduced development costs at the end of life. These lower costs even prolong
the life of products by allowing for changes. Most of the products are not designed for
easy dismantling or disassembly. Implementing DFD into a design specification enables
the product and its components to be better suited for re-use or recycling. DFD is a good
strategy that helps reduce environmental impact in the application phase. If a product is
easy to disassemble, it will be possible to repair it more easily, resulting in an increase in
its service life.
The automobile industry has used the DFD principles for some time, as demonstrated by
the presence of automobile junkyards and the availability of a wide range of rebuilt
automotive components. Automobiles are one of the most highly recycled products. In
terms of weight, about 75% of an automobile is recovered and recycled, including most
of the metal components. Three primary operations in automobile-recycling are:
• Dismantling of the automobile
• Shredding and separating the iron components
• Separating the non-ferrous components
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DFD is most effectively applied at the beginning of a design, as it can reduce the amount
of time and materials used.
As manufacturers are becoming more responsible for their products when they reach the
end of their operational lives, the dismantling of products has emerged as one of the most
serious part of this exercise. In situations involving integrated design principles, certain
assembly procedures or joining techniques can make it very difficult to disassemble a
product and separate materials into non-contaminated groups. A good strategy is to
include DFD guidelines in the current product design processes.
Benefits of DFD:
• Facilitates maintenance and repairs, thereby reducing costs.
• Facilitates part/component re-use, thereby recovering materials and reducing
costs.
• Assists material recycling, thereby avoiding the disposal and handling of waste.
• Assists product testing and failure-mode/end-of-life analysis.
• Facilitates product take-back and extended producer responsibility, thereby
reducing liability and assisting in regulatory compliance.
6.2. Write briefly about any similarities or differences that you see between DFA and
DFD guidelines. Explain the interaction between the guidelines. (Do they supplement
or contradict each other?)
Similarities between DFD and DFA include minimizing part counts and handling times.
At times, using common materials allows for multiple parts to be integrated into a single
part. It can also allow for disassembly to be simplified, even if the parts are not integrated
into a single part. This simplification occurs because the parts can remain assembled and
be recycled as one piece.
DFD and DFA differences do arise, especially when simplifying the securing of parts in
an assembly. Many of the preferred DFA methods such as snap fits and press fits can
make it more difficult to disassemble components. In these cases, alternative methods or
other compromises should be considered in attempting to optimize both the assembly and
disassembly methods.
There are places where DFA is at odds with DFD, and other places where they can
complement each other. Conflict occurs in places where parts are never intended to come
apart. For example, a multi-part plastic housing for a heater fan in the dashboard of a car
is an item that should never be accessed for the life of the car. As such, parts can be
snapped, glued, or ultrasonically welded (whichever is easiest). DFA and DFD can also
be at odds over the fastening method selected. On the opposite side are parts or
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assemblies that are subject to routine maintenance. Making the system easy to access and
reassemble can greatly reduce the cost of ownership for the end user.
6.3. Practice making a design for disassembly evaluation chart using the spreadsheets.
(The rating factors method and Kroll’s disassembly evaluation chart can be developed
and compared).
Example: Escalator
The following is a list of constraints that limit the design choices that are available or
impact the escalator housing redesign:
• Thermal Environment of a minimum 90°C ambient temperature
• Interoperability with client/manufacturer fabrication capabilities
• Limited accessibility
• Minimum modifications to existing structure and parts
Tables 1 and 2 present the results of rating scores for two different designs. The columns
numbered 1 to 7 in the tables represent task/damage, reuse, removal, recyclability,
disassembly time access, and tooling rates. The rating score was calculated by adding the
ratings from the columns numbered 1 to 7, dividing by the sum of the maximum rating of
each column (i.e., 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 63), and multiplying the result by the
weighting of each part (i.e., number of parts of each component in the assembly divided
by the total number of components in the assembly).
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Figure 1. Assembly diagram for original design of escalator housing
Parts # of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating
name Parts Score
Stub 1 9 9 9 9 3 0 6 14.29
Shaft
Bearing 1 9 9 9 6 1 0 3 11.75
Bearing 1 9 9 9 9 3 3 3 14.29
Housing
Handrail 1 9 9 9 9 4 6 6 16.51
Drive
Pulley
Double 1 9 9 9 9 4 6 6 16.51
Sprocket
Total 5 Total 73.33
parts Score
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Table 2. DFD Analysis of New Design using Rating Chart Method
Parts # of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating
name parts Score
Stub Shaft- 1 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 19.68
Additional
Boring
holes
bearing 1 9 9 9 6 8 9 3 16.83
bearing 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 20.00
housing
Handrail 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 19.05
drive
pulley
Double 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 19.05
Sprocket
Total 5 Total 94.60
Parts Score
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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DFD Using Rating Chart Method and Kroll Method
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An evaluation chart using the Kroll Method is shown below in Table 3. This analysis shows that the same product could have
been achieved by better design such that components are made as one part instead of multiple components.
Number
Minimum of
Part number Repetitive Tool Task Tool Tool Time
number of parts Tasks Type Direction Required Accessibility Position Force (minutes) Special Subtotal Total
1 1 1 P Z I 1 1 2 1 1 6 6
2 1 1 P Z I 1 1 2 1 1 6 6
3 0 2 G Y I 1 2 3 1.5 1 8.5 17
4 0 2 G Y I 1 2 3 1.5 1 8.5 17
5 0 12 U Z III 1 1 2 1.5 1 6.5 78
6 0 4 F Z I 1 1 1 0.5 1 4.5 18
7 0 14 F Y I 1 1 1 0.5 1 4.5 63
8 0 4 R Y II 1 2 3 1.5 1 8.5 34
9 0 8 U Y III 1 1 2 1.5 1 6.5 52
10 0 4 P Y I 1 2 2 1 1 7 28
11 0 4 U Y III 1 2 2 1 1 7 28
12 1 1 W X II 1 1 2 3 1 8 8
13 0 38 W Z I 1 1 2 2 1 7 266
14 0 76 U Z III 1 1 2 1 1 6 456
Total Assembly time 1077
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6.4. How can the use of self-aligning and self-locating features facilitate automatic
assembly?
For automatic assembly to be efficient, it is necessary that the parts are designed for ease
of handing during assembly operations. Designing parts for self-aligning and self-
locating assists the process of handling the part.
The manual handling process involves the transportation and orientation of parts or
subassemblies before they are inserted into or added to the work fixture or partially built
up assembly. Some guidelines for design for ease of part handling are:
• Avoid parts that tangle or nest
• Avoid parts that interconnect
• Design parts to prevent nesting
Parts can present handling difficulties if they nest or tangle, stick together because of
magnetic forces or grease coatings, are slippery, require careful handling, etc. Parts that
nest or tangle are those that interlock when in bulk, but that can be separated by one
simple manipulation of a single part. Examples of this concept include paper cups, closed
end helical springs, and circlips (ring washers). Parts that are slippery are those that easily
slip from ringers or standard grasping tools because of their shape and/or surface
conditions. Parts that require careful handling are those that are fragile or delicate, have
sharp corners or edges, or present other hazards to the operator. Flexible parts are those
that substantially deform during manipulation and also require the use of two hands.
Examples of such parts are paper or felt gaskets, rubber bands, and belts.
The design for manufacturing guidelines on self-aligning and self-locating features are
useful in manual and automated assembly sequencing. The proper use of self-aligning
parts assists the assembly sequence. Self-aligning and self-locating features facilitate
automation of the assembly process, as there is less need for human intervention. Since
the features are self-locating, automation also requires a lesser degree of freedom.
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6.5. In what way does the method of fastening and joining a component to a product
affect the feasibility of recycling?
Through the proper selection of fastening methods, including replacing fasteners and
screws with Snap-Ons and other similar kinds of fastening mechanisms, disassembly can
be made easier. If parts of similar material composition are substituted by one part,
segregating parts for recycling becomes easier.
6.6. What is the role of (a) alpha, (b) beta, and (c) preproduction prototypes in
evaluating new products?
6.7. With a flow chart, explain what the term design for manufacturing methodology
means.
A flow chart explaining the design for manufacturing methodology is shown in Figure 3.
The method consists of examining three major factors. They are (a) reduction of cost of
components, (b) reduction of cost of assembly, and (c) reduction of cost of supporting
production.
(a) Reduction of cost of components: Since the number of components influences the
cost, keeping the number at an optimum level is important. The procedure involves
identifying the criticality of each component in relation to its functionality. Factors
such as the possibility of merging one or more components into a single component
are of major concern.
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(b) Reduction of cost of assembly: Focuses on reducing cost by redesigning the
components, specifically the geometry of and handling method of the component so
that the time involved in the assembly is reduced. The reduction in assembly time, in
addition to the reduction of components used, will contribute to reducing the cost of
assembly.
(c) Reduction of cost of supporting production: The redesign of the component and the
assembly process will simplify the process of handling and disassembly. This
procedure assists the designer by comparing two situations so the designer can assess
the type of supporting production equipment, tools needed, number of Jigs and
fixtures used in the production, and the cost of the production process. The designer
can also compare the cost of initial design and the cost of redesign. At this stage the
designer can review alternate designs and examine the product from the viewpoint of
cost, quality, performance, and visual appeal. Factors such as additional investment
needed to support the new design and return on revenue are also major
considerations. The designer can then calculate the cost of redesign and its impact on
sales and other institutional factors.
Proposed Design
Recompute the
Manufacturing Costs
Good
N
enough
?
Y
Acceptable Design
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