Includes bibliographical references and index

What Is Design for Manufacture and Assembly? -- How Does DFMA Work? -- Reasons for Not Implementing DFMA -- What Are the Advantages of Applying DFMA During Product Design? -- Typical DFMA Case Studies -- Overall Impact of DFMA on U.S. Industry -- Selection of Materials and Processes -- General Requirements for Early Materials and Process Selection -- Selection of Manufacturing Processes -- Process Capabilities -- Selection of Materials -- Primary Process/Material Selection -- Systematic Selection of Processes and Materials -- Product Design for Manual Assembly -- General Design Guidelines for Manual Assembly -- Development of the Systematic DFA Methodology -- Assembly Efficiency -- Classification Systems -- Effect of Part Symmetry on Handling Time -- Effect of Part Thickness and Size on Handling Time -- Effect of Weight on Handling Time -- Parts Requiring Two Hands for Manipulation -- Effects of Combinations of Factors -- Effect of Symmetry for Parts that Severely Nest or Tangle and May Require Tweezers for Grasping and Manipulation -- Effect of Chamfer Design on Insertion Operations -- Estimation of Insertion Time -- Avoiding Jams During Assembly -- Reducing Disc-Assembly Problems -- Effects of Obstructed Access and Restricted Vision on Insertion of Threaded Fasteners of Various Designs -- Effects of Obstructed Access and Restricted Vision on Pop-Riveting Operations -- Effects of Holding Down -- Manual Assembly Database and Design Data Sheets -- Application of the DFA Methodology -- Further Design Guidelines -- Large Assemblies

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