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Integration of DFMAand sustainability – A case study

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Taylor and Francis Group

Source : International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Taylor and Francis Group,(2021), 14 (3) pp. 343-356

Url : https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19397038.2020.1871443

Campus : Amritapuri

School : School of Engineering

Department : Mechanical Engineering

Year : 2021

Abstract : In recent days, incorporation of sustainability principles in product design is gaining importance to survive and compete in the market. The goal of this work is to simultaneously apply the DFMA and sustainability principles in product design. For this purpose, a bike horn is chosen as a candidate product. The three dimensional model of an existing bike horn is created in a modelling package. The DFMA principles are applied to reduce the number of parts, cost of materials, manufacturing processes and the assembly time. The number of parts and total cost were reduced by 22.92 and 24.59%, respectively. The sustainability concepts are then applied on the product with a view to reduce its impact on the environment. It was found that, the carbon footprint and the total energy consumed were reduced by 13.04 and 8.69%, respectively. Thus, the integrated application of DFMA and sustainability concepts results in not only economical product but also eco-friendly one.

Cite this Research Publication : Arunkumar Subbaiah& Kishore M. Antony, “Integration of DFMAand sustainability - A case study”, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Taylor and Francis Group,(2021), 14 (3) pp. 343-356. DOI:10.1080/19397038.2020.1871443.

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