Lecture 1
Lecture 1
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Introduction to Manufacturing
What is Manufacturing ??
The word manufacture is derived from two Latin words: Manus (hand) and factus
(make), thus implying made by hand. Manufacturing is the application of physical
and chemical processes to alter the shape, geometry, appearance or properties of a
given raw material to a finished part or product.
Terminology:
Net shape processes - when most of the starting material is used and
no subsequent machining is required to achieve final part geometry
Definitions :
• According to James G. Bralla , (1996) in the broadest sense DFM is
any step, method or system that provides a product design that eases
the task of manufacturing and lower manufacturing cost.
• According to Boothroyd , G (2002) DFMA means the design of
product for ease of manufacturing and assembly
The Advantages of applying DFM during
Product Design
Cost reduction
Improved quality
Some DFM Guidelines :
1. Standardize.
2. Design parts that don’t tangle with themselves.
3. Reduce the overall number of components.
4. Reduce the number and types of part.
5. Design with symmetric features
6. Maximize Compliance
7. Eliminate/ minimize post-processing operations
PRODUCT DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY
1. Environment
2. Economy
3. Technology
PRODUCT DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY
1. Recycle
2. Reuse
3. Redesign