DFMA Core Training

Design IV has developed several courses that cover the basic requirements needed to successfully analyse product designs using the Boothroyd Dewhurst DFMA methodology. Using DFMA software, emphasis is placed on using the DFMA design philosophy in the design and redesign process. Hands on time with the software tools is maximised in this course.

One day DFMA core training

Get personalised hands-on training in the use of DFMA software with a focus on Design for Assembly.

One-day DFMA training is offered to new users of our software to help them get fast results from their DFMA software. It is geared towards the novice user who may only have a minimum knowledge of assembly procedures and the design for assembly methodology. The focus of this one day session is on the design for assembly aspects of the DFMA process.

Agenda for a one-day DFMA core training class:

• Introduction to DFMA.
• DFA questions and the minimum part criteria.
• Sample hand calculation of a small assembly.
• Analysis of a small assembly using DFA software.
• Lunch.
• Review software output.
• Redesign analysis of the sample assembly.
• Investigation of the Item library.
• Investigation of the Operation library.

As a result of this class, the user will have developed the following skills:

• A functional understanding of the DFA software.
• An understanding of the minimum part criteria in DFA.
• How to use DFA to simplify product structures, reduce costs and improve product quality.
• How to edit the structure chart.
• A clear understanding of the different handling and insertion difficulties.
• A clear understanding of part symmetries and how they affect DFA times.
• How to review the different charts available in the software.
•  How to print the different reports that the software generates.
• How to compare and contrast different ideas for product simplification.

Two day DFMA core training

Personalised hands-on training in the use of DFMA software focusing on DFA, DFM and their integration.

Our Two Day DFMA training class is designed to introduce the full suite of DFMA tools. The focus on the first day will be the Design for Assembly methodology and software tools. The second day will cover the different DFM Concurrent Costing topics and the integration of DFM with DFA.

Agenda for the second day of DFMA core training:

• Introduction to DFM Concurrent Costing.
• DFM Concurrent Costing software example.
• Using the Geometry Calculator.
• Using CAD with DFM Concurrent Costing.
• Lunch.
• Investigation of the Material library.
• Investigation of the Operation and Machine libraries.
• Sample analysis.
• A review of the charting and reporting options available in the software.
• How DFM and DFA work together to develop "total cost".

As a result of this class, the user will have developed the following skills:

• A functional understanding of the DFM software package.
• How to perform a DFM Concurrent Costing analysis.
• How to use CAD with DFM Concurrent Costing.
• How DFM and DFA work together.
• An understanding of the piece part and tooling costs generated by the software.
• How to preview the various charts available in the software.
• How to print the various reports that the software generates.
• How the Material, Operation and Machine libraries work and how to edit them.

Location

DFMA Core Training classes are conducted at your location for groups up to a maximum of eight.

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One Day Overseas DFMA Cost Analysis

Understand the cost of overseas part and product manufacture using our DFMA software tools.

Our overseas cost analysis workshops are an introduction to using our DFMA software tools to verify and understand the cost of overseas part and product manufacture. Some time will be spent initially in the workshop ensuring that a good foundation exists on the basics of completing, understanding, and interpreting the results of a DFMA analysis.  Hands on time with your own parts and products will ensure tangible results from the session.

Agenda for an Overseas DFMA Cost Analysis Workshop:

• Introduction to DFM Concurrent Costing.
• Complete an analysis of a sample part using DFM Concurrent Costing default data.
• Review the results of a sample analysis to understand where the cost drivers are.
• Review a quotation for sample part.
• Reconcile the differences between the quotation and the cost analysis for the part.
• Lunch.
• Begin to modify values in DFM Concurrent Costing to represent overseas manufacture.
• Modify the machine library to include overseas machine and operator rates.
• Build a machine selection profile for overseas machine libraries or categories.
• Review the configuration file and modify some of the default assumptions (tool manufacturing rates as an example).
• Review output options to feed this cost analysis back to suppliers as the basis for negotiation.

As a result of this class, the user will have developed the following skills:

• A functional understanding of the DFM Concurrent Costing software package.
• How to perform a DFM Concurrent Costing analysis.
• How to review the results of an analysis and understand what is driving the cost of a particular part.
• How to modify machine data to represent manufacture in different regions of the world.
• How to reconcile the results of a DFM Concurrent Costing analysis with a supplier quotation.
• How this process of using DFM Concurrent Costing to develop overseas costs applies directly to your own parts and products.
• How to use DFM Concurrent Costing as a design tool to predict overseas manufacturing costs at a product’s early design stages.

Location

DFMA Overseas Cost Analysis classes are conducted at your location for groups up to a maximum of eight.

Contact us to learn more or to schedule a DFMA Core Training or Overseas DFMA Cost Analysis workshop.