easytofabricate
Easytofabricate is a term used in engineering and product design to describe parts or components whose geometry and material choices simplify manufacturing with common processes and readily available tools. Designs labeled easytofabricate typically emphasize simplicity, standard materials, and minimal need for specialized tooling.
Key characteristics include simple geometries (mostly flat or orthogonal profiles), few features, single-material or standard-material choices,
Common manufacturing processes for easytofabricate parts include sheet metal stamping and bending, CNC milling with standard
Design guidelines to improve manufacturability include avoiding sharp internal corners, using standard fasteners and drill sizes,
Benefits of easytofabricate designs are lower production cost, shorter lead times, easier automation, improved yield, and
Applications include consumer electronics enclosures, simple brackets and housings, prototyping kits, and educational components. The concept