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C4.1.3 Design for assembly Notes
Design for Assembly
Definition
Design for Assembly
Designing a product to simplify how parts fit together, including joining components, forming subassemblies, and building the final product efficiently.
Ikea based most of their furniture on a design for assembly model
Key Principles
Minimize Part Count
Fewer Parts: Reduces assembly time and potential for errors.
Standardization: Use common parts across products to streamline production.
Design for Ease of Assembly
Orientation: Ensure parts can only be assembled in one way.
Accessibility: Make components easy to reach and manipulate.
Use of Modular Design
Interchangeable Modules: Allows for easy upgrades and repairs.
Parallel Assembly: Different modules can be assembled simultaneously.
Incorporate Self-Fastening and Self-Locating Features
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Introduction to Design for Assembly
DefinitionDesign for AssemblyA design approach that focuses on simplifying the assembly process of a product by reducing the number of parts, using standard components, and making assembly intuitive and error-proof.
The goal is to make products easier, faster, and cheaper to assemble.
This approach is often used in mass production but can benefit any product.
AnalogyThink of Design for Assembly like building with LEGO - the fewer pieces you need and the more intuitive the connections, the easier it is to build.
ExampleApple's MacBook is a great example of Design for Assembly - it uses a unibody design with minimal screws and components, making assembly and repair easier.
NoteDesign for Assembly is closely related to Design for Manufacturing (DFM), but focuses specifically on the assembly process rather than the manufacturing of individual parts.
