Design for Manufacturability using SolidWorks Tools
Design & Manufacturing Process Overview The design stage is considered the most crucial component in the product lifecycle process - the platform for the conception and development of new products. Approximately 80 percent or more of the lifecycle costs of a product are determined during the design stage. Companies are constantly fight the battle and pay the price of miscommunication between design and manufacturing departments. Finding errors and fixing defects during the design stage is the optimal way to achieve high quality and cost-effective products. Iterative Design Process In the iterative approach to the design process, the designer needs to receive early feedback from the manufacturing department to address any manufacturability concerns before the design is frozen. This methodology is ideal however it is generally only feasible in an environment where the manufacturing & design departments are co-located. With the “Design anywhere - Make anywhere” pr...