Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA)

I.D. #

C0418

Duration

2 Days

This seminar provides a functional understanding of the principles involved in conducting a Design for Manufacture/Design for Assembly study. DFM/DFA can support both manual and automated processes resulting in significant cost savings through simpler designs with fewer components. Related topics include workstation layouts, ergonomic considerations and errorproofing. Actual examples from the automotive industry are used to support the lecture and participants complete actual design efficiency using the DFM/DFA worksheet.

Learning Objectives

By attending this seminar, you will be able to: Recognize and list the benefits of the DFM/DFA method in creating product designs which support manufacturing processes leading to short and long term product cost savings Outline a Robust Manufacturing Plan that optimizes and simplifies product design without sacrificing quality Objectively determine which designs would be suitable as DFM/DFA candidates Perform the essential stages of a Design for Manufacture process including the analysis required to overcome typical manufacturing difficulties encountered in product design Construct an actual DFM/DFA worksheet and calculate design efficiency using an instructor provided project

Who Should Attend

Product Engineers, Designers and Managers, Manufacturing and Tooling Engineers, and Project Managers who desire to understand DFM/DFA as a product design tool to increase manufacturability of product assemblies. The course is best suited for individuals in the manufacturing industry and is beneficial to OEMs and Tier suppliers.

Seminar Content

Day One Introduction to DFM/DFA and DFM/DFA objectives DFM, DFA and Product Life Cycle Six Steps of the DFM/DFA Life Cycle Model DFM and DFA advantages and challenges in a Product Development environment Design Considerations Creating the DFM/DFA Environment Guidelines for selecting DFM candidates Integrating FMEA and DFM/DFA Material Selection process Project Cost Estimation DFM Worksheet, Tables and Terms Defined Minimizing part count using the Minimum Part Criteria Finalizing the Critical Design Characteristics DFM introductory project Day Two Design Considerations (cont) Operator Interface Considerations - Handling, Insertion, and Fastening issues Calculating initial design efficiencies Prioritizing Design Improvement efforts using the Worksheet codes Finalizing DFM project Process Considerations Workplace Layout Methods of Assembly Lean Production Metrics Errorproofing Introduction to DFM Concurrent Costing Total cost savings through DFM and DFA

Instructor(s):

Angelo Mago

Angelo Mago is a senior consultant and owner of ATM Consulting, Inc. ATM Consulting provides customized training and consulting services to the supplier community in the areas of quality assurance, quality control, design engineering, document management, and customer service and improvement methods. He has over 20 years experience in product design, quality assurance, project management and most recently worked as the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for GM Truck Group responsible for PPAP qualification and approval. Mr. Mago graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

Fees:

$1225

SAE Members*:

$980 - $1103

* The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process.  Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10%

CEU

1.3

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