Design for Manufacturing

Sparta Engineering’s Approach to Design

IDEA

• Sparta’s engineers start with ideas generated from:

  • Meeting with our customer and asking questions
  • Completing background research
  • Determining the scope of the project
  • Scheduling using Liquid Planner

PROTOTYPING

• Sparta’s engineers turn concepts into models by:

  • Brainstorming the best solution to a problem
  • Creating a rough outline using 3D modelling
  • Collecting lots of customer input

ANALYSIS

• Sparta’s engineers prove concepts through analysis by:

  • Creating custom-built analysis procedures
  • Completing comprehensive finite element analyses

DESIGNING FOR MANUFACTURING

• Sparta’s engineers design for manufacturing by:

  • Considering manufacturing details
  • Determining manufacturing tolerances
  • Outlining purchased part specifications
  • Completing part and assembly drawings

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Sparta’s engineers use a custom production management system to:

  • Communicate design
  • Distribute the production files and drawings

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

• Sparta’s engineers oversee the manufacturing process by:

  • Managing all communication with the manufacturing team and making design decisions based on manufacturing processes.
  • Acting on behalf of the customer throughout the build
  • Generate a build record of production

TESTING + COMMISSIONING

• Sparta’s engineers test their products at each stage by:

  • Developing testing plans and executing them
  • Using prototypes in the testing process

CERTIFICATION

• Sparta’s engineers provide certification and inspection services by:

  • Issuing stamped engineering certification
  • Inspecting products by customer request

REVIEW + REFINEMENT + SUPPORT

• Sparta’s engineers support the customer by:

  • Creating post-production reviews
  • Identifying opportunities for product improvement
  • Providing ongoing customer support. For example: In the field, Sparta’s DesignShare App can help document and record inspection details and communicate them back to the engineer at Sparta who will oversee equipment repairs.

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To read how Sparta Engineering can add value in your next design projects please browse the following articles.

• Production Management System for Manufacturing Video #1

• Production Management System Video #2

• High Tensile Steel in Design