Title :
Overlooked aspects of design for manufacturability
Abstract :
Three manufacturing methods are considered: manual (people do the assembly tasks), soft automation (reprogrammable robots are used), and hard automation (specially designed machine tools are used). The discussion covers: uniaxis assembly, focusing on its suitability when used with the above methods; determining the manufacturing method before design; the resultant shift of decision-making power in a company to the designer; and the importance of building on a company´s strengths where choosing an assembly method.<>
Keywords :
assembling; industrial robots; machine tools; assembly method; decision-making power; design; hard automation; machine tools; manual; manufacturability; manufacturing method; reprogrammable robots; soft automation; uniaxis assembly; Costs; Design automation; Design for manufacture; Guidelines; Machine tools; Manufacturing automation; Product design; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation; Software tools;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
