Engineering for Optimum Manufacturability
AN OVERVIEW OF DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING (DFM) – METHODS AND ADVANTAGES
Engineering your product designs for optimum manufacturability paves the way for a streamlined overall production process. When it comes to your custom machined products and metal stampings, streamlining the manufacturing process equates to lower costs and higher consistency, both supporting the long-term sustainability of your project.
Utilizing design for manufacturing (DFM) principles in conjunction with some of the industry’s most advanced CNC systems and metalworking equipment, J&E is able to devise a lean and optimized production solution fine-tuned for your application.
AN OVERVIEW OF DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING (DFM)
In short, design for manufacturing (DFM) is an engineering practice in which products are designed and refined to facilitate the most efficient production possible. DFM methods generally include simplifying and streamlining your products, using as few components as possible.
Product designs are refined for ease of machining, metal stamping, or fabrication while still satisfying all necessary form, fit, and functional performance requirements.
Where possible, component geometries are simplified, while unnecessary design features are eliminated.
Products are designed with as few components as possible to reduce production costs and complexity while also simplifying any post-production assembly procedures.
Alternative design and engineering methods are explored to devise a truly optimized manufacturing solution for your custom products.
Through precision testing procedures and engineering refinements, we help ensure that quality issues don’t arise in the later stages of the design lifecycle, supporting a timely and reliable product rollout to the marketplace.
The Key Advantages of Design for Manufacturing
J&E’s expertise in engineering optimization solutions and DFM practices helps eliminate the risk of production issues manifesting after your products have already hit the market. Moreover, we work to establish a lean, efficient, and reliable manufacturing plan for your products to eliminate any unnecessary costs before production is underway and ensure the long-term viability of your project.
For your existing products, we help pinpoint any cost-saving opportunities which will simplify the manufacturing process. We can also help ensure your designs are up-to-date and optimized to take advantage of J&E’s latest state-of-the-art production equipment. For new products and prototypes you are introducing, we will collaborate closely with your team to refine your product designs and develop an ideal production plan moving forward.
J&E Companies operates numerous production facilities throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin to provide your project with a complete range of quality manufacturing solutions. From fabrication and CNC machining to metal refinishing, we can tackle your production in-house from start to finish. J&E is an ISO 9001:2015 certified domestic manufacturer following Six Sigma business practices and committed to the sustainability of your project.
Get in touch to discuss the details of your custom CNC machining project and discover our superior DFM capabilities.
