About DFMA - What, Why, When & How
An informative article that stresses the importance of understanding the implications of design on manufacturing and assembly, explores the philosophy of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and its application by illustration.
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DFMA & The Future of Product Design
A useful look at the reasons why DFA must be considered at the early design stage and why analysis tools for estimating manufacturing cost are essential. It is also explained why some traditional producibility recommendations for part design should be reconsidered, and overviews the need for design for service and design for end-of-life disassembly with the possible financial rewards from doing so.
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Dealing with resistance to Implementation
There are many reasons why resistance to the implementation of DFMA is encountered. Invariably, the logical objections can be resolved. This page presents counter-arguments to the most common ones we have encountered.
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Facts about DFMA in Use in Industry
By now, many will know that there are literally hundreds of companies, several with thousands of users of Boothroyd Dewhurst's Design For Manufacture & Assembly software. Typically, they are involved in the design-&-manufacture of all kinds of durable goods in all types of industry and all manner of production volumes. This area looks at a selected range of products and industries.
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1. automotive
2. telecommunications
3. industrial equipment
4. computing
5. aerospace
6. defense
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