Overview
Design for Manufacturing is critical for cost-effective production. We review your sheet metal designs with a manufacturing lens, identifying issues that increase cost or cause quality problems—before you send parts to fabrication.
Key Benefits
- Reduce part cost by 20-40%
- Eliminate assembly fit issues
- Shorten time from design to production
- Improve first-article yield
- Build stronger supplier relationships
Capabilities
DFM Review
Comprehensive manufacturability review covering bend radii, hole spacing, tolerances, and assembly.
Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
Statistical tolerance analysis to ensure assemblies fit and function correctly.
Forming Simulation
Sheet metal forming simulation to predict springback and optimize bend sequences.
Cost Optimization
Design changes to reduce material waste, simplify tooling, and minimize operations.
Supplier Coordination
Work directly with your suppliers to resolve DFM issues and optimize for their capabilities.
Our Process
A structured approach that delivers results efficiently
Design Review
Comprehensive DFM analysis of existing design
Day 1-2Issue Identification
Document manufacturability issues with solutions
Day 3Design Optimization
Implement changes and validate improvements
Days 4-6Supplier Review
Coordinate with fabricators for final validation
Day 7Use Cases
How we apply sheet metal & dfm across industries
Power Electronics Enclosures
Optimized enclosure designs for laser cutting, bending, and powder coating.
Brackets & Mounting
Cost-effective bracket designs with proper tolerancing for assembly.
Thermal Components
DFM for heat spreaders, shields, and thermal interface mounting hardware.
