Design Automation for Kitchen Cabinets using Driveworks
Objective
Reducing engineering lead time to improve product delivery to end customers for a Metal & Wood Furniture Manufacturer
Business Requirements / Challenges:
Solution
The design information was first developed in 3D using SolidWorks with all the required dimensions and manufacturing information. All the required data was then used to create a database to be utilized for further automation purposes. Using DriveWorks, rules were developed to automate the engineering, documentation and quotation processes.
By simply feeding the customization requirements in frontend user interface, the design changes are done automatically and manufacturing and other documents are generated along with the quotation. The engineering lead time was thus reduced from 4-5 days to one day, allowing manufacturer to manufacture and deliver the products faster. The design cycle was 70 times faster with enhanced quality and reduced material wastage.
Benefits
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Reducing engineering lead time to improve product delivery to end customers for a Metal & Wood Furniture Manufacturer
Business Requirements / Challenges:
- Reducing lead time in engineering (Average 4-to 5 days)
- Repetitive design task leading to greater chances of error
- Improving the quality while maintaining seamless customization process
- Managing product knowledge for different product
- Maintaining custom template and data for different locks and accessories
- Managing data between multiple departments
- Reducing the overall delivery time to customers
Solution
The design information was first developed in 3D using SolidWorks with all the required dimensions and manufacturing information. All the required data was then used to create a database to be utilized for further automation purposes. Using DriveWorks, rules were developed to automate the engineering, documentation and quotation processes.
By simply feeding the customization requirements in frontend user interface, the design changes are done automatically and manufacturing and other documents are generated along with the quotation. The engineering lead time was thus reduced from 4-5 days to one day, allowing manufacturer to manufacture and deliver the products faster. The design cycle was 70 times faster with enhanced quality and reduced material wastage.
Benefits
- Reduction in engineering lead time from 4-5 days to one day
- Fast response to enquiry
- Better sales forecasting
- Fast delivery and increased sales & revenue
For more information visit https://goo.gl/7bAusl
