4 - Design for Manufacture (DfM) Principles
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Practice Questions
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What does DfM stand for?
💡 Hint: It's an acronym related to manufacturing processes.
Name one principle of DfM.
💡 Hint: Think about how to make assembly simpler.
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What does DfM aim to improve in product design?
💡 Hint: Remember the principles behind DfM.
True or False: Using more parts in a design generally increases manufacturing efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how simplifying designs could impact efficiency.
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Design a basic product that incorporates at least three DfM principles. Consider what the product is, how it will be manufactured, and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can combine features into fewer components.
Evaluate a product you own based on the principles of DfM. Which principles does it follow, and where could it improve?
💡 Hint: Identify specific components and their assembly process.
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