VYCTOR ENGINEERING
Design for Manufacturing
& Assembly
Courtesy of Atricure
Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) is the development of manufacturing & assembly methods concurrent with product design.
It's not uncommon for manufacturing activities to be pushed out until product design is complete. Unfortunately, if manufacturing and supply chain are addressed too late, a product's commercialization success can be jeopardized before launch.
DFM/DFA optimizes your product cost, quality, and time to market.
Inspection fixture: Test method developed concurrent with product design
The later the design changes, the greater the cost.
Incorporate DFM/DFA early in the process to limit costly and time consuming late stage redesigns.
DFM/DFA Approach
Risks with quality, cost, and reliability are proactively addressed early in the design phase.​
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Assembly mistakes are prevented through poka yoke design features.
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Complex part features are optimized for specific tooling methods.
Critical supply chain partners are vetted and engaged early.
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Uncertain assembly and joining methods are developed concurrently with early design iterations.
Inspection methods are simplified to avoid unnecessary cost.