Addresses important topics of DFM, including how it relates to Concurrent Engineering, management issues, getting started in DFM, how to justify using DFM, applying quality tools and how DFM is affecting computer technology (and vice versa). Covers topics starting with the creative thinking process to combining DFM with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing. Also includes product design information that designers should know when committing pen to paper or mouse to pad.
Preface
Symbols and Abbreviations
Chapter 1 : Design for Manufacturability
Chapter 2 : Concurrent Engineering
Chapter 3 : Management Involvement in DFM
Chapter 4 : Team Building and Training
Chapter 5 : Justification of DFM
Chapter 6 : Using Quality Tools in DFM
Chapter 7 : Computer-aided Technologies
Chapter 8 : Design for Assembly
Chapter 9 : Preliminary Design Issues
Chapter 10 : General Product Design
Chapter 11 : Machining
Chapter 12 : Forming
Chapter 13 : Finishing and Coating
Chapter 14 : Fastening and Joining
Chapter 15 : Materials
Chapter 16 : Design for Electronics Assembly
Appendix A : DFM Case Studies
Appendix B : DFM Products and Services
Index
