Answer Explanation : The general principles for design for assembly (DFA) are,
- MINIMIZE NUMBER OF COMPONENT
- USE STANDARD COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COMPONENTS
- USE COMMON PARTS ACROSS PRODUCT LINES
- DESIGN FOR EASE OF PART FABRICATION
- DESIGN PARTS WITH TOLERANCE THAT ARE WITHIN PROCESS CAPABILITY
- MINIMIZE USE OF FLEXIBLE COMPONENT
- DESIGN FOR EASE OF ASSEMBLY
- USE MODULAR DESIGN
- REDUCE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
STEPS TO MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF PARTS
- USE OF INCORPORATE HINGS
- USE OF INTEGRAL SPRINGS
- USE OF SNAP FITS
- USE OF GUIDES BEARINGS
- USE OF COVERS