1.1 examine the most appropriate manufacturing methods for a product

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1.1 examine the most appropriate manufacturing methods for a product

Unit 15: Design for Manufacture Unit code: R/601/1503

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of

this unit a learner will:

Assessment criteria for pass

The learner can:

LO1 Understand how to analyse a

product design for its

economic manufacture

1.1 examine the most appropriate manufacturing methods

for a product

1.2 discuss the elements involved in the total cost of a

product

1.3 explain the advantages and disadvantages of

standardisation

1.4 analyse the manufacturing process and material

requirements for a component

LO2 Understand the product

design features and

techniques that facilitate

economic assembly

2.1 explain the most appropriate method of assembly for a

product

2.2 explain the flexible manufacturing systems and robots

used in the economic manufacture of a product

2.3 evaluate the features of a component that assist and/or

prevent economic manufacture using automatic

assembly methods

LO3 Be able to apply the

principles of geometrical

tolerancing

3.1 apply the principles of geometric tolerancing to the

manufacture of a product

3.2 report on the effects of tolerance build-up and assess its

application on an assembled product

3.3 select and use dimensional data for the manufacture

and inspection of a component

LO4 Be able to select and use

appropriate computer-aided

manufacturing software

4.1 demonstrate how CNC software can be used for

component manufacture

4.2 demonstrate how CAM software programs can be used

for the assembly of a product

4.3 demonstrate how CAM software can be used for

material selection and handling processes.