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Design for manufacture and project management common mistakes
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Design for manufacture and project management
Common mistakes
Ignoring Material Properties
Students often overlook the importance of material properties in their designs.
Fix itAlways consider the mechanical properties of materials, such as strength and durability, when designing for manufacture.
Neglecting to test prototypes
Many students fail to conduct thorough testing on their prototypes, leading to overlooked design flaws.
Fix itAlways allocate time for testing and iterating on prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications and user needs.
Misunderstanding TQM Principles
Students often confuse TQM with traditional quality control methods.
Fix itTQM is a holistic approach that involves all employees and focuses on continuous improvement rather than just inspection.
Confusing quality control with quality assurance
Students often mix up quality control (checking products) with quality assurance (preventing defects).
Fix itUnderstand that quality control focuses on identifying defects in finished products, while quality assurance is about processes that prevent defects from occurring.
Misunderstanding the purpose of gauges
Confusing 'go-no go' gauges with measurement tools.
Fix itRemember that 'go-no go' gauges are specifically for pass/fail checks, not precise measurements.
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