Design for Manufacturing (DFM)Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After a completed study unit the student
- can select several alternative manufacturing methods for the products s/he has designed
- can specify the basics and manufacturing methods of products from an industrial management point of view based on the size of the production run, the production systems of suppliers, and production automation
- can prepare production plans and product workshop drawings in accordance with the manufacturing method.

Content

- basics of DFM, Design for Manufacturing, in product development
- principles of complying with DFM in a company
- principles of DFA, Design for Assembly
- issues relating to manufacturing techniques in product design
- tool requirements
- the production automation, production cells, Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) required by product design.