Stakeholders & Dfx
What does DfX stand for?
Design for X
Is a 3D printer a type of CNC machine?
Yes
What is one (1) way an object can be moved from one machine to another without human contact?
Conveyer belt
Robotic arm
Item pushed over an edge
What is FMEA an acronym for?
Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
What type of waste happens when someone leaves the lights on?
Energy
How many DfX's exist?
Infinitely many
Where did we do the machinery tour on Tuesday?
Myhal Fabrication Facility/Lab
How might a company quickly shape plastic?
Molding
What can be embedded into concrete to strengthen it?
Rebar
What is Lean Production?
Approaches are used to eliminate waste in an organization.
Name any three (3) DfX's an engineer will likely incorporate into their design.
- manufacturability
- testability
- cost-effectiveness
- quality
- reliability
- sustainability
What does a lathe do?
How companies can convert flat metal sheets into specific shapes?
Stamping
What is shear force?
Unaligned forces acting on an object
Name one sign of poor quality in a restaurant
Overcooked Food,
Tables aren't being cleared,
The staff seem miserable or distracted.
Name three (3) stakeholders that may be affected by the creation of a new TTC subway station on campus.
Students, staff, TTC, government, people using the subway, etc.
Name three (3) machines that may be used to create a rectangular table with circular legs?
Mill, lathe, drill press, saw
How can companies create a hole in sheet metal?
Metal Punching
What is the appropriate action when the RPN for a failure on a Process FMEA exceeds the threshold?
redesigning the product or process
Why is the quality of a product important? (Name one reason)
1- Reputation
2-Controlling cost
Which two (2) primary stakeholders do DfX's help link together in any engineering decision?
Design team & client(s)
Name two (2) items that are most likely machined with a CNC
Vehicles
Engines
Computer chips
Other CNCs
Tools
What is the main task of a manager?
maximize the profit of the organization
What are the three categories of scoring in a Process FMEA?
Severity, probability of occurrence, and detection
What are the main categories of quality management? (Name one)
1- Quality Control
2-Quality Assurance