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CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing, prototyping and mass production
How to move from a working prototype to mass production? A practical guide with steps on DFM, tolerance realism, supplier selection, sample approval and pilot production.
What is lattice structure and when does it make sense in lightening? Advantages, limitations and decision guide of cellular structures made possible by additive manufacturing.
What are bend allowance, K-factor and minimum bend radius in sheet metal design? Practical DFM rules for correct opening and crack-free twisting.
What is hybrid manufacturing? We explain with resources the advantages and limits of the method that combines additive and machining manufacturing on a single machine, and in which parts it makes sense..
When does metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) really make sense? From a DfAM perspective, we explain which parts should be printed and which should remain machining/laser..
Instead of controlling assembly errors with Poka-Yoke (error-preventing design), making them impossible with geometry. Field applications of the lean manufacturing based method.
How we reduce assembly time and margin of error with geometry through assembly-oriented design (DFA); We explain through self-locating interfaces and part consolidation.
We explain with a real part example how 30-minute machining work descends into single-operation laser cutting with manufacturing-oriented design (DFM).
