ENGR 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: User Interface, Cost Driver, Product Differentiation
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Dfa minimizes total product cost by targeting: Part count the major product cost driver. Insert parts from the top of the assembly. Part does not need to be orientated. Design for standard tooling. subsequent repairs and maintenance. Minimize the number of standard tools required. Handle parts or components (retrieve and position them) Insert parts into subsystem or finished system. Design products to maximize accessibility during manufacturing and. Characterized by processes used by the assembler to: Utility: the product"s human interface should be safe, easy to use and intuitive. Appearance: form, line, proportion and colour are used to integrate a product into a. Ease of maintenance: design includes how product is to be maintained and repaired. Low costs: form and features are designed to reduce cost. Communication: the design should communicate the corporate design philosophy and. Ergonomic needs: feature should be shaped so that it communicates its function to the user. mission through visual qualities of the product.
