b'We have to constantly keep in mind our customers manufacturing process, as well as our own.Design for Manufacturing materials and manufacturing tech- part performance, economy of pro-niques will heighten demand for an- duction andin an age of greater alytics software and AI-based toolsecological awarenesspredict-Although were aware of thethat can evaluate the choices inher- able part life and recycling/disposal newer softwares, we frequently workent in part design, manufacturability,considerations.CTEin 2D for the sake of simplicity, he said. One design that appeared at first to be simple but wasnt was a bar of pure iron that needed to be plated. The tolerance was 0.0001" (0.0025 mm), and it was ultimately used for its magnetic properties.Software can enhance the pro-cess by providing valuable tools.We perform a draft analysis on the molds we produce in order to anticipate challenges before they occur in the machining process, Hecker said. The wrong draft angle on a cavity can cause scuffing. And if we discover that in the early stages of the process, we can determine whether to revise the tooling or the toolpath or go for more detail.The advent of such technolo-gies, including generative design and 3D printing, as well as the de-mand for microparts capable of assemblingthemselves,contin-uestomagnifytheimportance of incorporating manufacturabil-ity at the design stage. Likewise, the increasing array of options for10,335,870contributorsEifel Inc.586-296-9640www.eifel-inc.comMacro Tool & Machine Co. Inc.845-223-3824www.macrotool.comMitsubishi Materials U.S.A. Corp.800-523-0800www.mmus.comctemag.com/cteguide.com37DesigningParts.indd 37 8/17/20 10:24 AM'