Contribución metodológica en técnicas de diseñar para fabricación

Abstract

Experience and knowledge of the designer are key elements during the design process. In the embodiment and detailed design phases is when the expert designers take into account the manufacturing process constraints, capabilities and costs. A problem arises when the designer is inexpert or when not enough manufacturing information and knowledge is available. This work presents a methodology, based on the Axiomatic Design Theory and on DFM techniques, to determine the explicit manufacturing process knowledge that the designer should have to design for manufacturing. This methodology has been the basis to develop the model information approach. This model is the first step to develop software to assist in the methodology application and to guide the designer during the design process. The methodology has been applied to a particular component (connecting rod). The manufacturing processes considered are forging and powder metallurgy, which are the main processes currently used in the manufacturing of connecting rods.