Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the concurrent and proactive design, engineering and optimization of all contributing factors which influence the ease of manufacturing of a robust product or assembly.

The DFM process results in a shortening and smoothing out of the transition into production due to the early consideration of all the manufacturing functions which effect flow.

DFM, Design for Manufacturing
” representatives from engineering, production and marketing participate in the early considerations of a new product launch”

Strategies and disciplines in this effort include:

  • Modular designs and subassemblies.
  • Failure Mode and Effects analysis.
  • Use of standard, off the shelf components and parts.
  • Error proofing and color coding.
  • Reduction of total number of parts and processes.
  • Practical tolerance limitations.
  • Parts characteristics such as symmetry and index tabs.
  • Near net shape parts such as castings and extrusions.
  • Minimization of machining operations and set ups.
  • Assembly techniques optimizing orientation and alignment.

 

Core Component Resources can guide your team through the DFM process to shorten and smooth out the transition into production.