Here is a basic introduction to the principles of industrial design and their application in all phases of planning and production. It is intended to offer experienced instruction, based on scientific knowledge, in place of the intuitive approach to the field often encountered in engineering practice and education. The book presents basic principles and constitutes an exposition of these fundamental axioms and their application. The emphasis is on identifying problems in a clear, scientific manner, so that the correct solution may be arrived at regardless of the mathematical treatment involved. In particular, the importance of conceptualizing design approaches--a uniquely human, intellectual skill--is highlighted, since too often educators and engineers try to limit this process to computer techniques. Case studies are extensively presented to illustrate the significance as well as the use of the axioms in solving real problems. The work is based on extensive experience at M.I.T's Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, where axiomatics is a major program. The goal of the program is to bring a scientific approach to the decision-making process related to manufacturing--an approach that facilitates rational design of processes and products, as well as the optimization of manufacturing systems.
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Nam P. Suh is at MIT and Assistant Director of Engineering, National Science Foundation.
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Axioms? Nah!,
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This review is from: The Principles of Design (Oxford Series on Advanced Manufacturing) (Hardcover)
The author tries to make his design methodology a science. However, the two axioms in his theory were drawn from past "good" design examples by his own judgement, rather than common sense that everyone perceives. You can easily find many design examples that "violate" his design axioms, but remain well-accepted and good designs nowaday, such as integrated design modules, side-open fridge, etc. Over all, this book provides an alternative design philosophy. Design axioms? Maybe too ambitious....
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Very useful development,
This review is from: The Principles of Design (Oxford Series on Advanced Manufacturing) (Hardcover)
I had purchased this book with hesitation. The "Axioms? Nah" review seemed negative. I discovered that this book describes a practical method for converting design requirements into solutions.
After reflection, I realized that this 'synthesis' phase of design is really ad-hoc in my company and this is the first process I've ever seen that deals with organizing and literally capturing the synthesis process. PROs 1) Offers a solution to improving the design process at the point when many design mistakes are introduced into products. 2) Applies to any design problem, including services. 3) Will change your view if you thought design skill was an 'Art' developed by experience. CONs 1) Too much math really not needed to describe the process. 2) Very wordy at times and potential confusing as to the practical significance of the conclusions. 3) The examples are somewhat technical which may cause some light readers to miss the significance of the points made. This is the book for anyone who wants to call themselves a designer. With just a bit of analysis and comprehension of the axiomatic framework, it is fascinating at how many current 'Good' designs, such as the side-open fridge, are really only compromises with fundamental flaws that add cost and reduce robustness.
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This review is from: The Principles of Design (Oxford Series on Advanced Manufacturing) (Hardcover)
This book presents a very new approach to design. The theory is well constructed and easy to read. The manufacturing and design process is seen more as a science than as an art
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The mid-1980s has been notable in terms of prominent engineering design failures. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
headstock gearing, uncoupled design, part reject rate, effective reangularity, cell nucleation density, part repair time, clip diameter, laser architecture, design axioms, gas saturation pressure, mean output response, decoupled design, diagonal design matrix, information axiom, design helix, uncoupled process, polymer slab, largest tolerance, extrudate temperature, metered liquid, information content measure, control factor levels, microcellular structure, axiomatic design, less information content Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Engineering Directorate, South Bend, United States, House of Quality, Space Shuttle, John Wiley, Academic Press, Evaluation of Designed Schedule, Information Concept, Technical Papers, Use of Standardization, Courtesy of Sutek Corporation, Design-Manufacturing Interface, Displacement Galvanometer, Factor Level Means Sum of Squares, Information Content of Coupled, Orthonormal Processing of Metals, Performance of Gear Pumps New!
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headstock gearing, uncoupled design, part reject rate, effective reangularity, cell nucleation density, part repair time, clip diameter, laser architecture, design axioms, gas saturation pressure, mean output response, decoupled design, diagonal design matrix, information axiom, design helix, uncoupled process, polymer slab, largest tolerance, extrudate temperature, metered liquid, information content measure, control factor levels, microcellular structure, axiomatic design, less information content Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Engineering Directorate, South Bend, United States, House of Quality, Space Shuttle, John Wiley, Academic Press, Evaluation of Designed Schedule, Information Concept, Technical Papers, Use of Standardization, Courtesy of Sutek Corporation, Design-Manufacturing Interface, Displacement Galvanometer, Factor Level Means Sum of Squares, Information Content of Coupled, Orthonormal Processing of Metals, Performance of Gear Pumps New!
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