Part Geometry: Forming to Assembly & Lead Time
Getting from the drawing board to the first article inspection (FAI) in the shortest turnaround time isn’t a smooth, one-time-through process. Optimizing the design for manufacturing requires multiple iterations between product teams, potential suppliers, and manufacturing partners. One of the critical factors to consider when designing products and developing production techniques is part geometry. This will determine the cycle times during manufacturing and affect other factors like cost, quality, and appearance.