productionappropriate
Productionappropriate is a term describing a product design, process, or system that has been adjusted to fit the realities of full-scale production. A productionappropriate design can be manufactured, assembled, and tested within specified cost, quality, and lead-time targets, using available tooling, materials, and labor, while remaining robust to variation and supply fluctuations.
Determining productionappropriateness typically involves collaboration among design engineers, manufacturing engineers, supply chain professionals, and quality teams.
Criteria used to judge productionappropriateness cover part count and tolerances, standardization, process capability (Cp/Cpk), material availability,
In practice, achieving productionappropriateness involves pilot runs, iterative redesign based on feedback, and documentation such as
Common domains for applying productionappropriateness include consumer electronics, automotive components, appliance manufacturing, and apparel, where early