DFM Analysis

Why do I perform DFM Analysis?

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Basically poor design really bugs me.

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After over 20 years in industry, with six of those at the coal face of production as Operation Manager of a plastic injection moulding facility, I have seen the good, bad and the ugly impact of design on the quality, reliability and repeatably of finished product.

More importantly is the personal gauge of the impact and hidden cost of producing a part that has not been optimised for Design for Manufacture (DFM). Their is no perfect design and as I was not in the room at the time, with the pressures and information at the time, I don't criticise the designer, more so critique the design against the knowledge I have accumulated.

Is it effectively optimised for the intended chosen manufacturing process and material.

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How do does it work?

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This can be conducted in several ways:

• Whilst less desirable, this may be a once off review prior to prototype and/or tooling release, but be prepared for delays if further refinement of the design is needed.

• My preference is for regular touch point starting as early as the concept stage to ensure the deign and the design team is constantly refining and optimising their parts for the intended process.

• I am more than happy to share my processes and methodologies for analysing parts and product for further development of the designer.

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When I am contracted for Design Consulting, you essentially get this included.

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This can be onsite or remote or a mix of the two.

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Flexibility is the key to assist your team and design environment.