Course Overview
Bridge the gap between custom prototypes and mass production. Learn Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), injection molding constraints, CNC machining tolerances, and tooling cost estimation.
Course Curriculum & Modules
01Module 1: DFM Fundamentals for Plastics & Sheet Metal
02Module 2: Injection Molding Wall Thickness & Draft Angles
03Module 3: Design for Assembly (DFA) & Fastener Minimization
04Module 4: Tooling Cost Estimation & Vendor RFQ Preparation
05Module 5: DFM Audit & Final Production Drawing Package
Product Engineering Department Pathway
Product Engineering equips builders with skills spanning physical design, 3D modeling, low/high-fidelity prototyping, UI/UX interface design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to take products from napkin sketch to mass factory production.
Computer & Hardware Requirements
Processor:Intel i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9
Memory (RAM):16 GB+ RAM
Graphics Card:Dedicated Workstation GPU (NVIDIA RTX / Quadro)
Storage:256 GB SSD
Display:1080p or Higher
Key Learning Outcomes & Benefits
- ✓Optimize CAD models for injection molding and sheet metal fabrication.
- ✓Minimize manufacturing cost through Design for Assembly (DFA).
- ✓Calculate tooling costs and lead times for production.
- ✓Refine hardware design to achieve Product-Market Fit.