Mechanical Engineer how-to
How to Design for Manufacturing
Good designs are easy to make.
Quick answer
Good designs are easy to make. In short: talk; use; avoid, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Talk to manufacturing early.
Use standard parts.
Avoid tight tolerances unless needed.
Minimize part count.
Choose suitable processes.
Review with suppliers.
Safety reminders for mechanical engineers
- Design with safety factors
- Follow lab safety
- Guard prototypes
- Wear PPE in plants
Key terms
FEA · CFD · Stress · Strain · Fatigue · Thermodynamics: see the full mechanical engineer glossary.