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D AT E : M A R C H 0 9 , 2 0 1 6
DESIGN FOR
ASSEMBLY (DFA)
OMKAR PRADEEP KHANVILKAR (ME-231)
BRIEF
Introduction
Definition
Comparison of Assembly Methods
Benefits of DFA
INTRODUCTION
Definition
Ease of Assembly
Assembly Methods
Manual Assembly
Fixed or Hard Automation
Soft Automation or Robotic Assembly
Benefits
Fewer Parts
Reduction in Assembly Time & Cost
Reduction in Total Product Cost
C A S E S T U DY
CASE STUDY
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3.
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5.
External cover
6.
7.
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
The mobile interface increases in order to allow
the direct union with the external cover.
The external cover thickness was increased to
support the new structural requirement.
The flange at the external cover was changed to
allow electrical resistance spot weld.
The plastic lock was changed for a new metal
one assembled also by spot weld.
The hemming process was replaced with a spot
weld.
The riveting force over the rivet was changed to
increase the friction between the mobile and
fixed interfaces.
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
Performance indexes for the fuel intake cover
Before
After
CASE STUDY
Performance indexes for all parts of the fuel intake cover after DFA
application
SUMMARY
DFA is a powerful tool for product development, since the conceptual phase
of the product development.
An efficient application of its statements allow gains in terms of reduction in
the number of parts necessary, without compromising the functionality of
the product, and also allows a cost reduction, and in many cases an
improvement in the product quality.
REFERENCES
Websites:
http://deed.ryerson.ca/~fil/t/dfmdfa.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_for_assembly
https://
www.academia.edu/3734072/Product_Design_Improvement_by_Design_for_Assembly_DFA_Method_A_Ca
se_Study_on_Steam_Iron
Notes:
Design for assembly case: automotive fuel intake cover, Open Access Library, Volume 6 (12) 2012
me349_dfa_lecture_notes.pdf, Wise
Design for assembly : a critical methodology for product reengineering and new product development,
Mohan V . Tatikonda, CFPIM
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