Design for Manufacturing: Swarf and Burr Removal
This article provides guidance on ensuring that burrs are removed from the product during the machining process. It also discusses
Electron Beam Melting 3d Printing
Electron beam melting is a similar process to selective laser melting. Electron beam melting differs from selective laser melting in
Design for Manufacturing: Design for Assembly
Design for Assembly incorporates several significant tools to achieve a more cost-effective product. Engineers must determine if a product should
Design for Manufacturing: Boring
This article looks at the recommended design practices for boring machined parts.
Boring is the process of subtractive manufacturing where
Design for Manufacturing: Stamping Presses
This rule provides instructions on selecting presses in stamping operations based on the part type and speed.
Stamping presses comprise
How is Poka-yoke Used in Fixture Design?
Poka-yoke, the process by which mistakes are engineered out of a design, is often incorporated into fixture design. Fixturing relies
How are Injection Molding and Die Casting Related?
Injection molding and die casting are similar manufacturing processes that produce parts for product assemblies. While these processes follow a
Design for Manufacturing: Part Fixturing
This article looks at designing products in such a way as to promote viable fixturing use.
Parts which are to
Why is Evolution Just a Theory?
One question that came out of the recent Evolution debate with Bill Nye and Ken Ham was the concept of
Design for Manufacturing: Turning Small Parts
When designing turned parts, consideration must be made for the geometry of the end part. Areas where the thickness of
