Author Description
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Improve quality and economy of your manufactured product, at every state of manufacturing.From raw materials... to machining and casting... to assembly and finishing, the Second Edition of this classic guide will introduce you to the principles and procedures of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Ñthe art of developing high-quality products for the lowest possible manufacturing cost. Written by over 70 experts in manufacturing and product design, this update features cutting-edge techniques for every stage of manufacturingÑplus entirely new chapters on DFM for Electronics, DFX (Designing for all desirable attributes), DFM for Low-Quality Production, and Concurrent Engineering.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the systematic integration of manufacturing considerations into the product design phase to optimize quality and minimize production costs. Edited by James G. Bralla, this reference compiles the expertise of over 70 industry professionals to provide a comprehensive framework for Design for Manufacturability (DFM). The text utilizes technical principles and procedural guidelines to bridge the gap between initial design concepts and final production execution.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed methodologies for machining, casting, assembly, and finishing processes.
- Specialized chapters on DFM for electronics and low-volume production.
- Frameworks for Concurrent Engineering and DFX (Design for Excellence).
Scope Limits
- The text does not cover specific proprietary software workflows or real-time market pricing fluctuations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for engineers and product designers seeking to standardize manufacturing efficiency. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive manual for professionals rather than an introductory overview.
Page Count:
1368
Publication Date:
1998-08-22
Publisher:
McGraw Hill
ISBN-10:
007007139X
ISBN-13:
9780070071391
Engineering
Product design
Mechanical
Manufacturing
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