Sheet Metal Design

  1. Design for Manufacturability Principles
    1. DFM Philosophy
      1. Cost Reduction Strategies
        1. Manufacturing Simplification
          1. Quality Improvement
            1. Lead Time Reduction
            2. Geometric Simplification
              1. Avoiding Complex Shapes
                1. Standardizing Features
                  1. Minimizing Unique Components
                    1. Reducing Manufacturing Steps
                    2. Part Consolidation
                      1. Combining Multiple Parts
                        1. Eliminating Fasteners
                          1. Integrated Features
                            1. Assembly Simplification
                            2. Tooling Considerations
                              1. Standard Tool Usage
                                1. Tool Accessibility
                                  1. Tool Life Optimization
                                    1. Setup Time Reduction
                                    2. Material Utilization
                                      1. Nesting Optimization
                                        1. Scrap Minimization
                                          1. Standard Sheet Sizes
                                            1. Material Flow Direction

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                                          2. Sheet Metal Materials and Properties

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                                          4. Flat Pattern Development