Design for Manufacturing Assistance

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a collaborative process involving designers, engineers, and manufacturers, aimed at designing precision components to simplify manufacturing and reduce costs. This process focuses on minimizing assembly steps, utilizing readily available parts and materials, and optimizing manufacturing for efficient and cost-effective results.

At JACO Machine Works, our team of experienced manufacturing engineers offer comprehensive DFM assistance, working closely with your engineering and design departments to identify opportunities for manufacturing and production optimization. Leveraging Jaco’s precise manufacturing techniques and its ISO9001:2015 & AS9100D certified quality management system, you can be assured of receiving thoroughly reviewed, high-quality products, delivered on time and at competitive prices.

Our DFM Process

JACO Machine Works is proud to provide our customers with valuable insight into product and process optimization; we strive to improve your product’s machinability and performance while reducing costs and lead time. Every design undergoes a thorough review to evaluate various features that could influence the efficiency and production cost of your components, taking into account various factors and consideration such as:

• Availability and cost of raw metals, plastic, finishing processes, etc.
• Use and availability of standard materials and comparable equivalents.
• Appropriateness of materials to the manufacturing process.
• Product complexity and tolerance requirements for machinability.
• Design improvements to ease manufacturing.
• Design and develop custom tooling, jigs, fixtures, work holdings, and functional gages to increase production speed and accuracy (see 3D printing at JACO Machine Works).

As part of our commitment to Supply Chain Excellence, our engineering team works closely with our experienced machinists to ensure precise and repeatable production results. Lean, reliable manufacturing operations and statistical process controls minimize variations and discrepancies to ensure consistent part conformance.

Benefits of DFM Assistance

Design for Manufacturing assistance from our experienced machinists saves costs on time, money, and labor. By identifying optimization opportunities, precision parts are produced more efficiently with less waste. Our collaborative teams create customized solutions tailored to your business, workflow, and outputs. Other benefits of JACO’s DFM and engineering assistance include, but are not limited to:

• Improved quality and part performance
• Improved manufacturability and inspection
• Ability to avoid design or manufacturing changes late in the process
• Reduced costs on higher volume production
• Reduced time-to-market.

JACO's Technology for DFM Optimization

We maintain an extensive roster of programs and equipment to optimize your production processes, including:

Why Choose JACO for Design for Manufacturing Services?

At JACO Machine Works, our engineers and skilled professionals are committed to ensuring your success, regardless of your project. Alongside our Design for Manufacturing services, we offer rigorous quality control, expert engineering, and unparalleled supply chain management capabilities. Your success and satisfaction are always our top priorities.

Request a quote today to take advantage of our DFM assistance and other custom precision machining services. The process kicks off when you send us your solid model files—IGS, DXF, STP, or Solidworks native files—for direct import into our CAM software.