Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

What is the design methodology called that focuses on making products cheaper to manufacture while maintaining functionality?

1. Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

2. Design Criteria and Performance (DCP)

3. Design, Manufacture, Deliver (DMD)

4. Design for Production and Performance (DPP)

The correct answer is: Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

The correct answer is rooted in the principles of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA). This design methodology aims to simplify product designs, which directly contributes to reducing manufacturing costs while ensuring that the functionality and quality of the product are not compromised. By focusing on these aspects, DFMA encourages designers to consider how easily and efficiently a product can be manufactured and assembled during the design process. DFMA often involves analyzing materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods to eliminate unnecessary complexity. This results in fewer parts, simplified assemblies, and improved production efficiency, ultimately lowering costs and production time. Moreover, maintaining functionality while cutting down on excess material or complicated assembly processes ensures that the end product remains effective and consumer-friendly. As for the other methodologies mentioned, while they are also relevant to manufacturing and design processes, they do not specifically target the objective of making products cheaper to manufacture alongside maintaining their functionality in the same direct manner that DFMA does.