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PRODUCT-DEVELOPMENT COMPLEXITY METRICS: A FRAMEWORK FOR PROACTIVE-DFA IMPLEMENTATION
Rodriguez-Toro, C.A.; Jared, G.; Swift, K.
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2004
Editor:
Marjanovic D.
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Section:
DESIGN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Page(s):
483 - 490
Abstract:
Designers need computer support in the earlier stages of the process when decisions have a more significant effect on outcomes. In this paper a taxonomy of assemblability and manufacturability analysis is proposed. This provides a framework for the definition of product complexity metrics which may be used to evaluate a design as it is developed. A proposed assembly complexity metric related to product structure is elaborated in more detail.
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