The Performance Specification Method
Support for Step
1: Standard categories for searching for specifications
Dimensions,
space requirements, …
Geometry
Type
and direction of motion, velocity, …
Kinematics
Direction and magnitude, frequency, load imposed by,
energy type, efficiency,
capacity, conversion,…
Forces
Properties
of final product, flow of materials, design for manufacture, …
Material
Input
and output, display
Signals
Protection
issues
Safety
Comfort
issues, human interface issues
Ergonomics
Factory
limitations, tolerances, wastage
Production
Possibilities
for testing
Quality
control
Set
by DFMA or special regulations or needs
Assembly
Packaging
needs
Transport
Environmental
issues such as noise
Operation
Servicing
intervals, repair
Maintenance
Manufacturing
costs, materials costs
Costs
Time
constraints
Schedules
Description
Specification
category