Macrofab Engineering Podcast

MEP EP#295: Design For EverythingThe DFs DFA - Design for Assembly DFC - Design for Conservation DFD - Design for Documentation DFM - Design for Manufacturing DFP - Design for Production DFR - Design for Repair / Recycle DFT - Design for Test DFS - Design for Safety How to DFX Identify what you are Designing For Perhaps list them based on priority Make a list of all of the items Make a timeline for which DF applies when in the product life Create a list of key design criteria This will vary based on where the product is in the design cycle Schedule specific focused time to have a team review the DF Have the main designer present, but it is best to have other perform the DF checks Have a sign off and circle back process If it passes then have the team sign off and move to the next stage If it fails, have a process of fixing and asses if another full DF meeting is needed Perhaps just a small DF meeting to address one thing At then end of the product design cycle you will