Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
DFM Expertise, from Design to Production
Design for Manufacturing at Century-Tywood
When it comes to manufacturing high-quality parts, it can be difficult to fabricate sheet metal and machine parts that are not designed with the proper process in mind. Every part we make requires exact and unique specifications and requirements which differ from the other thousand parts we make. This is why our Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process is so important to building the part right the first time… and every time.
At Century-Tywood, we emphasize best practices from start to finish, meaning we look at each part that comes in the door for the best and most cost-effective way to fabricate it. Whether it’s an individual part or a 50-piece assembly, we consider every specification and requirement and take a team approach to find the best possible manufacturing process.
Engineering
Our engineering team starts our process, inspecting the design we receive from a request for quote. The engineers at Century-Tywood are some of the most experienced and brightest minds in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, and their attention to detail during the DFM process is unmatched.
Production
While our DFM effort is driven by our engineering department, our production team takes a collaborative approach to reviewing complex parts and assembly projects. During this effort, the team reviews every aspect of production from each operation to product flow management, Kanban quantities, and pull systems.
The Value-Add of Effective Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Processes
How it benefits our customers: Working with a precision metal fabrication shop that prioritizes innovation and efficiency can add value in the following ways:
Improved delivery. Our streamlined processes produce shorter lead times to our customers, so they can receive precision machined components when they need them.
The highest quality product. We prioritize quality during all stages of production, and this starts with a part’s initial design.
Cost efficiency. Our engineers inspect designs for ways to help customers prevent over-engineering parts, resulting in major cost savings.
When cross-functional teams work together to determine the best methods of production, it’s a win-win for everyone.
How it benefits Century-Tywood: By honing our processes, we’re continuously developing a feedback loop from the shop floor that supports innovation within the process and speeds up development and manufacturing times.