Product Design for Modularity

by Ali K. Kamrani, Sa'ed M. Salhieh

Overview

Proposes a new methodology for modular product design, presented in six chapter discussions which outline different aspects of modular design. The discussions are illustrated with case examples throughout the text, which is aimed at manufacturers and organizations. Height 9.50, Width: 6.50

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475735819
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	04/17/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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Table of Contents

Chapter1: Product Development Process: An Introduction.- 1. The Evolution of Product Development.- 2. Sequential Product Development.- 3. Simultaneous/Integrated Product Development.- 4. Generic Product Development Process.- 5. Product Development Categories.- Chapter2: Modular Design.- 1. Modularity Types.- 2. Modular Systems Characteristics.- 3. Modular Systems Development.- 4. Modularity Advantages.- Chapter3: Design for Modularity.- 1. Needs Analysis.- 2. Product Requirements Analysis.- 3. Product/Concept Analysis.- 4. Product/Concept Integration.- 5. Case Study: Decomposition Analysis of a Four-Gear Speed Reducer Design Based on the Methodology.- Chapter4: Design for Assembly.- 1. DFMA Methodology.- 2. Case Study: DFMA Analysis of a Fog Lamp Design.- 3. Summary and Conclusion.- Chapter5: Design for Manufacture and Template-Based Process Planning.- 1. Geometric and Parametric Design.- 2. Group Technology (GT).- 3. Design for Manufacture.- 4. Structure for a Template-Based Process Planning System.- 5. APPENDIX A: Crankshaft Parametric File Structure and Listings.- 6. APPENDIX B: GD&T Data File.- 7. APPENDIX C: Formulation Used for Material Removal.- 8. APPENDIX D: Sample Process Plan.- Chapter6: Flexible and Modular Cell Design.- 1. Traditional Manufacturing Systems—An Overview.- 2. Cellular Manufacturing Systems.- 3. Cellular Manufacturing Systems Design.- References.

Editorial Reviews

The concept of modularity offers organizations the ability to design products that can respond rapidly to market needs, and allows changes on product design to happen in a cost-effective manner. Modularity can be applied to the design processes to build modular products and to create modular manufacturing processes. In this book, Kamrani (University of Michigan) and Salhieh propose a new methodology for modular design. The approach focuses on decomposing the overall design problem into functionally independent sub-problems, among which interactions are minimized. Another key aspect is the creation of a basic core unit to which components can be fitted, enabling a variety of versions of the same module to be produced. Case studies apply variations of the method to the design of a four-gear speed reducer, a fog lamp, and a crankshaft. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Kamrani (University of Michigan) and Salhieh (University of Amman) propose a modular approach to the design of complex products using similar components that facilitates a quicker response to changing market demands. The approach focuses on decomposing the overall design problem into functionally independent elements, among which interactions are minimized. The second edition moves the case study of a four gear speed reducer into its own chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR