Design for Manufacturing: Bar Stock Diameter and Standard Tooling
This article looks at the risks associated with special bar stock with the goal of…
Design for Manufacturing: Turning Small Parts
When designing turned parts, consideration must be made for the geometry of the end part.…
Design for Manufacturing: Corners in Machined Parts
Today we’re going to look at the economics and design considerations for using sharp corners…
Design for Manufacturing: Knurling
Knurling is the process by which repeated patterns are cut or rolled onto a material.…
Design for Manufacturing: Part Fixturing
This article looks at designing products in such a way as to promote viable fixturing…
Design for Manufacturing: Drilling Surface Requirements
This article considers the requirements for drilling surfaces in the context of minimizing manufacturing flow…
Design for Manufacturing: Interrupted Cut Machining
What is interrupted cut machining? How can you do it without breaking cutters? This article…
Design for Manufacturing: Machined Corners
This article provides information on the difficulties associated with machining sharp corners and why to…
Design for Manufacturing: Sheet Metal Bending Maximums
This article provides instruction on maximum bend angles associated with stamping operations whenever working with…
Design for Manufacturing: Sheet Metal Cutouts and Projections
This article provides information on how to handle narrow projections and cutouts in sheet metal…