Design Producibility Assessment System

Abstract

DPAS is an engineering software tool that allows its users to calculate a number called the Manufacturing Index (MI). This number measures several design, material and manufacturing factors related to the level of product manufacturability. The assessment methodology assumes that the producibility assessment process is not a serial decision method, rather, it is a process with parallel interaction from origination of a conceptual design to direct linkage with design, manufacturing, and testing considerations. By formally establishing design rules and producibility criteria, DPAS provides an objective and unbiased producibility assessment judgement at any step in product development. This final report describes the Phase I research efforts with recommendations for a full scale program in Phase II. Keywords: Computer architecture, User friendly, Menu, Online instruction, User interfaces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1989
Accession Number
ADA210408

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  • John Priest
  • Jose M. Sanchez
  • Mike Flower
  • Pruchya Piumsomboon
  • Stephen O. Hickman

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