Research on the Method of Client Customization Design

2008 ◽  
Vol 392-394 ◽  
pp. 454-458
Author(s):  
Qing Xi Hu ◽  
X.J. Luo ◽  
Fei You ◽  
Qi Lu
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Casting Machine ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Rapid Design ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Design Idea

A modular design idea oriented to client customization is proposed to achieve product diversification and personalization. The Key technology of customized design is studied to meet the market's requirement of short cycle, high quality and low cost in product design and manufacturing. In the detailed design stage, the method of Top Basic Skeleton (TBS) is applied, which improves the rapid response ability of product design and shortens the product development cycle. On this base, a rapid design method of customized vacuum casting machine is illuminated. In the dynamic and changing market environment, the rapid design method plays an important role in improving the competitive power of enterprise.

DSM-Based Product Representation for Retirement Process-Based Modularity

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxia Lai ◽  
John K. Gershenson
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Modular Architecture ◽  
Product Representation ◽  
Modular Product ◽  
Product Modularity

Researchers have expanded the definition of product modularity from function-based modularity to life-cycle process-based modularity. In parallel, measures of product modularity have been developed as well as corresponding modular product design methods. However, a correct modularity measure and modular design method are not enough to realize modular product design. To apply the measure and design method correctly, product representation becomes an important aspect of modular design and imperative for realizing the promised cost savings of modularity. In this paper, a representation for retirement process-based modular design has been developed. Built upon previous representations for assembly and manufacturing-based product design, the representation includes a process similarity matrix and a process dependency matrix. The retirement process-based similarity is based on the similarity in components’ post-life intents (recycling, reuse, disposal), and either the degree of their material compatibility if the components will be recycled, or their disassembly direction or disassembly tools if they need to be disassembled from each other for retirement. Process similarity within a module leads to increased process efficiency (the elimination of non-value added tasks) from the sharing of tooling/equipment. Retirement process-based dependency is developed based on disassembly difficulty, one aspect of the physical interactions between components. Retiring components together as a module to eliminate disassembly and differential processing and reducing the disassembly difficulty between the modules can increase the efficiency of the retirement process. We have first presented which process elements we should consider for defining retirement process similarity and dependency, and then constructed the respective similarity and dependency factors tables. These tables include similarity and dependency factors, which, along with their quantifications, are used to determine a product’s modular architecture to facilitate the retirement process. Finally, a fishing reel is used to illustrate how to apply these factors tables to generate the similarity and dependency matrices that represent a product for retirement-process based modular design. Using these representations as input to the DSM-based modular design methods, we can achieve a design with a modular architecture that improves the retirement process efficiency and reduces retirement costs.

An Axiomatic Approach to Design for Sustainable End-of-Life: A Review of Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 705-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Guang Beng ◽  
Badrul Omar
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Axiomatic Approach ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Life Cycle Stages ◽  
Sustainable Product Development ◽  
The One

This paper aims to provide an insight to later researchers on the application of axiomatic design in the area of design for end-of-life (EOL) management. Among all life cycle stages of a product, design and development stage is the one that influences the later stages the most in terms of environmental impacts. In order to achieve sustainable product development, one of the considerations to be taken during the design stage is EOL management. EOL management process can be enhanced by utilizing a robust design method as well as an effective method for evaluating product design. Recent researches show that application of axiomatic design in the field of eco-design (especially design for EOL management) is still in a premature stage despite having a vast application area that covers the aspect of product design, manufacturing and supply chain management. Nonetheless, a case study published recently on eco-design using axiomatic approach has shown adequate feasibility and effectiveness. Therefore, design for sustainable EOL using axiomatic approach is worth further exploration.

Mastering High Product Variety of an Underwater Vehicle Class in the Concept Design Stage

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willem Hendrik Wehner ◽  
Nicolas Richter ◽  
Marc Schiemann ◽  
Pia-Maria Haselberger ◽  
Sebastian Ritz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Modular Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Product Variety ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Vehicle Class ◽  
Diving Depth ◽  
Modular Product ◽  
Payload Capacity

The paper provides considerations for a novel unmanned underwater vehicle class that offers new options to the offshore industries and marine science in matters of endurance, payload capacity, development time and economic viability. Today, different mission scenarios require different underwater vehicles. By applying modularization approach to the development of modular product classes, another way to design such vehicles is shown. Radical modularization of the vehicle enables collaborative as well as independent development of payload modules by industry or science. The design idea allows the combination of proven basic modules with novel mission modules. This allows assigning development activities of mission modules to diverse 3rd-party developers or customers. Topics covered in this paper are related to potential missions and the requirements they make on the vehicle. An evaluation of application scenarios considering the technical challenges vs. their economical relevance is made. The requirements for the MUM system are identified by analyzing the mission procedures regarding specific scenarios. The modular design method and challenges to validate feasibility of an extreme number of possible vehicle variants follow. Examples of variant drivers like diving depth or vehicle range as well as possible solutions will be discussed. The topics covered are the basis for further work within the three year research project MUM – Large Modifiable Underwater Mothership.

scholarly journals DESIGNING PRODUCT METAPHOR TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOUR: A PROPOSED METHOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1921-1930
Author(s):  
S. Huang ◽  
M. Carulli ◽  
P. Hekkert ◽  
R. N. J. Schifferstein ◽  
M. Bordegoni
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Metaphorical Thinking ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
Product Features ◽  
Design Idea

AbstractWithin the scope of Design for Sustainable Behaviour, the connection between behavioural change strategies and design idea generation has received limited attention. This paper highlights metaphorical thinking in product design to stimulate sustainable behaviour. In particular, the current study proposes a metaphor-based design method to guide designers on how to associate product features with behavioural and experiential cues through metaphors. We next report two design cases to evaluate this method. In the end, the shortcomings of current research and future developments are also discussed.

Study on Automobile Welding Jig Rapid Design System Based on Parametric Technology

2010 ◽  
Vol 156-157 ◽  
pp. 396-399
Author(s):  
Zhi Hua Sha ◽  
Cui Cui Chen ◽  
Sheng Fang Zhang ◽  
Zheng Liu ◽  
Jun Feng Mao
Keyword(s):  
Parametric Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Secondary Development ◽  
Design System ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Rear Side ◽  
Generation Process ◽  
Rapid Design ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Development Approach

As the core of automotive welding production line, the development speed and quality of automotive welding jig impact on the automobile production cycle and manufacturing precision directly. At present, the traditional design method of automotive welding jig is difficult to adapt to the developing speed of auto body. In order to improve the design efficiency of the welding jig, a rapid automobile welding jig design method based on parametric technology is developed in this paper. Supported by parametric theory, combining with CATIA secondary development approach, the principle and structure of the automobile welding jig rapid design system are presented, and related key technologies in rapid design system developing are studied deeply, and a rapid welding jig parametric design system is developed finally. Taking one station of rear side member for example, the generation process of automotive welding jig is analyzed in detail, and design practice shows: the welding jig designed by this system has shorter development cycle then the traditional method.

Research and Implementation of Variant Design for Longitudinal Roadheader’s Cutting Unit

2012 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
Yi Yang ◽  
Ji Quan Hu
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Parametric Modeling ◽  
Parametric Models ◽  
Variant Design ◽  
Rapid Design ◽  
Function Modules ◽  
Cutting Unit

To support rapid design of longitudinal roadheader’s cutting unit better, an approach for product variant design based on parametric modeling was presented. According to the function and structure of longitudinal roadheader’s cutting unit, this paper partitioned the function modules of cutting unit and analyzed its parametric models by using theory and key technologies of variant design method. On the basis of the existing 3D models, variant design of geometry shape features, main parts and assemblies of longitudinal roadheader’s cutting unit had implemented through re-development on Computer-Aided Design platform. It proves that the variant design method can accelerate product design process, reduce costs for product design and ensure the quality of product design. And the instantiation could be as a reference of similar product’s rapid design.

An Extended Design Platform Identification Method

2010 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 611-614
Author(s):  
Kang Lin ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Jin Guo Li
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Similarity Measure ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Platform Design ◽  
Module Identification ◽  
Product Design Process ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common Platform

Nowadays a general platform has played an important role in the product design process. As the traditional similarity measure used in module division is to the design stage in which the features and set are static, it is impossible to find the similar components in alterative design stages. For this reason, a new common platform design method on extension-distance is presented. According to build the relative function, the threshold used in the key module identification is easy to generate. Then the tolerance-constraint functions in the customized components division for the common platform generation. Then the adaptability measure is used to find the optimal case in the database. The measure has been used in the gasoline saw common platform design process.

Going Back in Time to Improve Design: The Elemental Function-Failure Design Method

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Stock ◽  
Robert B. Stone ◽  
Irem Y. Tumer
Keyword(s):  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Improve Design ◽  
Design Cycle ◽  
Potential Improvement

In today’s world it is more important than ever to quickly and accurately satisfy customer needs when launching a new product. It is equally important to design products that adequately accomplish their desired functions with a minimum amount of failures. When failure analysis and prevention are coupled with a product design from its conception, shorter design times and fewer redesigns are necessary to arrive at a final product design. In this article, we explore the potential of a novel design methodology to guide designers toward new designs or redesigns that avoid failures. The Elemental Function-Failure Design Method (EFDM) is based on functional similarity of the product being designed to failed products within a knowledge base. The idea of using component functionality to explore the failure space in design was first introduced as a function-failure analysis approach by Tumer and Stone (2003). The overall approach offers potential improvement over current failure analysis methods (FMEA, etc.), because it can be implemented hand in hand with other conceptual design steps and carried throughout a product’s design cycle. In this paper, this idea is formalized into a systematic methodology that is specifically tailored for use at the conceptual design stage before any physical design choices have been made, hence moving failure analysis earlier in the design cycle. In the following, formalized guidelines for using the EFDM will be outlined for use in new designs and for redesign in existing products. A function-failure knowledge base, derived from actual failure occurrences for Bell 206 rotorcraft will be introduced and used to derive potential failure modes in a comparison of the EFDM and traditional FMEA for two design examples. This comparison will demonstrate the EFDM’s potential in conceptual design failure analysis.

Simultaneously Satisfying Multi-Objective Design of Structural and Control Systems Based on Consideration of Uncertainty by Set-Based Approach

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haruo Ishikawa ◽  
Naoko Sasaki
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Mathematical Optimization ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Set Based Design ◽  
And Control

The simultaneous optimum design for structural and control systems is very important to realize better performance, short lead time and low cost in the development of product. Previous researches on the simultaneous optimum design of these systems are mainly based on mathematical optimization or coupled computation by CAE which are based on point-based iterative calculation. On the other hand, it is general and essential that the required performances and the influence factors for them have some kinds of uncertainty especially in the initial design stage of structural design and uncertainty arising from the difference of real structural (mechanical) and mathematical models in the control system. In this research, for the expression of uncertainty, we use set-based method rather than point-based for processing these uncertainties. Also, generally, the design of the system has often multi-performances, whether structural system or control system. Then, how effective the set-based design method is to solve the simultaneous design problem is investigated, using simple examples of classical control and modern control. As a result, it is found that the applicability of the set-based design method is shown.

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