Design for manufacturing (DFM)
Many parts cost more than they need to because of tolerances, materials or features that do not add function. We review your design with the shop floor in mind and redesign it for lower cost, fewer parts and easier assembly, without changing what it does.
What a DFM review looks at
- Tolerances and surface finishes that drive cost without adding function.
- Material and stock sizes, with standard stock wherever possible.
- Part count: combining parts, replacing machined parts with sheet metal or weldments where it makes sense.
- Fasteners and hardware: standard, available parts instead of specials.
- Assembly and access: how the product goes together and how it is serviced.
How it works
- Every quote we send already includes engineering notes on your drawings.
- For a full redesign, we agree targets with you (cost, weight, lead time), then update the 3D model and drawings.
- Changes are documented so your team can review and approve each one.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to manufacture with you to get a DFM review?
No. DFM can be a stand-alone engineering service, and you can take the updated drawings to any supplier.
Will a redesign change how the part works?
No. The goal is the same function at lower cost. Every change is documented for your approval.
What do you need from me?
Your 3D models and drawings, the expected volumes and any constraints such as standards, materials or interfaces that must not change.
Work from our portfolio
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A bolted T-slot aluminium system built as an enclosed twin-door cabin and an open two-tier cart, with no welding.
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A pump for dense, abrasive olive pomace.
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19 imagesAutomated Drilling Machine
A twin-station drilling machine with servo linear motion, precision drill heads and pneumatic clamping in a fully guarded aluminium frame.
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