Practice Assembly Techniques and Considerations - 9.4 | Chapter 9: Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA) | IB Grade 8 Product Design
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Assembly Techniques and Considerations

9.4 - Assembly Techniques and Considerations

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Question 1 Easy

What does minimizing part count aim to achieve?

💡 Hint: Think about why fewer components would be beneficial.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of standardizing parts.

💡 Hint: Consider how using common parts helps in manufacturing.

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Question 1

What is the main goal of minimizing part count in assembly design?

A) Increase complexity
B) Reduce assembly time
C) Enhance product variability

💡 Hint: Consider how fewer parts can affect production speed.

Question 2

True or False: Standardization of parts can lead to higher inventory costs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how common parts can influence purchasing strategies.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Devise a new product idea that utilizes minimizing part count principles. Describe how your design incorporates this idea.

💡 Hint: Think of combining multiple features into a single functional unit.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assess the assembly process of a common household product and identify opportunities for applying Poka-Yoke principles.

💡 Hint: Consider how simple changes can eliminate assembly errors.

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