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Engineering · L3 · DFM Bracket Redesign

How a poorly manufacturable bracket — too many parts, custom fasteners, a sharp mold corner, and a symmetric mounting design — is redesigned by applying the four core DFM principles.

by @openstemUpdated Engineering
🔧 Original design: 5 parts⚠️ DFM reviewMerge into 1 molded partSwap custom fastener for standard M3 screwAdd fillet to sharp internal cornerAdd locating key for one-way fit✅ Final design: fewer parts, standard hardware

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