Observations of applying DFM(A) in MW mechanics and sheet metal work

In this paper, approaches to apply DFM(A) (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) in practice are reviewed based on both the research results of the areas of MW mechanics and sheet metal work achieved at Lappeenranta University of Technology. These results are supported by a literature review. In this paper, we present five view-points on how to apply DFM(A) in practise in the previously mentioned research areas. The view-points are as follows: applied DFM(A) rules for sheet metal work, utilization of lists and forms to analyze MW constructions, development of traditional design methodologies, development of manufacturing technologies for easy production, integrated DFM(A) approaches which aim to control and manage both the product design process and its costs.

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