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Are your production costs unnecessarily putting pressure on your project's profit margins? It's tempting to look for cheaper suppliers or materials. However, the greatest gains can often be made in the design phase itself. In this article, you will discover how technical optimisation leads to structurally lower costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The impact of design on cost<\/span><\/h2>\n

Did you know that most of the cost is determined at the drawing board? Once a design is frozen, the opportunities to save are limited. Product engineering offers the opportunity to critically evaluate features and forms<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

By making smart choices in this early stage, you will prevent costly operations. A complex component can often be simplified without loss of functionality. This directly results in a more efficient production process and lower investments in tooling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Material reduction through smart constructions<\/span><\/h2>\n

A heavier component does not necessarily equate to a better component. We carefully examine wall thicknesses and reinforcing ribs in the design. Using less material directly results in a lower price per unit produced.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the wall thickness affects the cycle time during the injection moulding<\/a>. Thinner walls cool faster, allowing the machine to produce more products per hour. This way, the blade cuts both ways: less raw material and a higher output.<\/span><\/p>\n

Merging features and components<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why produce two separate parts when one will suffice? Smart engineering makes it possible to integrate functions into a single component. This could include moulding-in snap-fit connections, guides or mounting points.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Euro-Techniek, we've noticed this drastically reduces assembly costs. You save on loose fasteners such as screws and glue. Furthermore, you reduce the number of operations required for assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) prevents failures<\/span><\/h2>\n

A design should not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also feasible to manufacture. Design for Manufacturing tests the design against the realities of the production floor. We analyse whether tolerances are achievable and if manufacturability is guaranteed.<\/span><\/p>\n

By taking the production process into account, we prevent problems during series production. This offers you various financial benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n