9.4 - Assembly Techniques and Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What does minimizing part count aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Think about why fewer components would be beneficial.
Name one advantage of standardizing parts.
💡 Hint: Consider how using common parts helps in manufacturing.
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What is the main goal of minimizing part count in assembly design?
💡 Hint: Consider how fewer parts can affect production speed.
True or False: Standardization of parts can lead to higher inventory costs.
💡 Hint: Think about how common parts can influence purchasing strategies.
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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.
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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