9 - Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA)
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Practice Questions
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What does DFMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what designing for production means.
Name two benefits of DFMA.
💡 Hint: These benefits relate to manufacturing and product excellence.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does DFMA primarily aim to achieve in product design?
💡 Hint: Think about what is most important for businesses.
True or False: Tighter tolerances in manufacturing generally lead to lower production costs.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between cost and precision.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a DFMA strategy for a new kitchen appliance that minimizes costs while maximizing functionality.
💡 Hint: Consider how many parts are necessary and if some functionalities can be combined.
Analyze how using Poka-Yoke techniques could improve a specific assembly line process in a manufacturing facility.
💡 Hint: Think about how mistakes are currently made in assembly and how these could be prevented.
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