One-line promise
Share your 3D & functional intent; we translate it into a production-ready, cost-effective spec (CTQ-focused drawing, GD&T datum scheme, and an MMA) so you launch faster with fewer changes.
Why Co-Design?
- Escape price-only competition: Win on engineering value—DFM, tolerance strategy, and measurement method—not just the lowest quote.
- Faster, cleaner launches: Surface manufacturability risks early, cut late-stage ECOs, and target first-pass FAI.
- More accurate quoting: Clarified CTQs and process assumptions reduce buffers and surprises.
- Lower total cost: Optimize toward a more cost-effective design path rather than chasing mythical “lowest price.”
What We Deliver (Scope)
- DFM/DFA quick screen: Tool-friendly radii, wall/slot/threads, draft angles, coating allowances, general tolerances (e.g., ISO 2768).
- CTQ-focused 2D: Dimensioning strategy and GD&T datum scheme driven by functional intent.
- MMA (Measurement Method Agreement): Gauges/fixtures, datums, sampling, and acceptance rules—so we all use the same “ruler.”
- Process route & risk list: Accessibility, bottlenecks, masking/secondary ops.
- Should-cost & cycle assumptions: Data to support trade-offs, not opinions.
What is MMA? A clear, shared playbook for how CTQs are measured (equipment, datum/fixturing, sampling, acceptance criteria). It prevents “you say pass, I say fail.”
How We Implement (Steps & SLA)
Step 0 — Program fit (gate)
Multi-year program (not a low-value one-off). Inputs required: 3D model, functional notes, and CTQs.
Commercial alignment: nomination/last-look, or an engineering output fee (fully creditable against the first PO).
Step 1 — DFM-Lite (48-hour quick screen)
Deliverable: a one-pager with red/yellow flags, CTQ tiers, and principle-level recommendations.
Format: controlled preview (view-only, watermarked, expiry)—evaluation-only, not for third-party manufacturing.
Step 2 — Co-Design Sprint (1–2 weeks)
Deliverables: CTQ 2D draft, GD&T datum scheme, MMA summary, process route, and should-cost/cycle notes.
Milestone: Draft → your review → Rev.A approval.
Step 3 — Production-Ready Package
Deliverables: full 2D (with GD&T), formal MMA, gauge/fixture requirements & control plan, FAI/PPAP docs.
Commitments: target first-pass FAI, defined takt/yield KPIs, and a 6–12 month VAVE roadmap.
How We Protect Both Sides
- NDA + limited license: Drafts are for this program’s evaluation only; the production package is released upon nomination or fee.
- Staged deliverables: DFM-Lite excludes copy-able machining details; production readiness arrives with full GD&T + MMA.
- MMA-anchored acceptance: Drawings state that non-MMA measurements are not valid for acceptance.
Measurable Outcomes
- Shorter launch cycles (fewer ECOs; predictable T0 → T1/PPAP).
- Higher first-pass rates at FAI.
- A more cost-effective design path, backed by data.
- Consistent measurement across plants and suppliers.
FAQs
Do you hand over toolpaths and fixture drawings?
No. We deliver manufacturable specifications and methods, not copy-ready machining IP. Acceptance is tied to MMA.
Can we just get the 2D without commercial alignment?
For bandwidth and IP reasons, full production packages are limited to multi-year programs with nomination or a creditable engineering fee.