Parts creating checklist

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Creating a new part often done by a Enineers and Designers, but influencing very many functions in the company

- Research & Development (R&D)

- Customer

- Purchasing

- Production/Manufacturing Team

- Aftermarket

- Spare part handeling

- Service instruction creating

- Quality Control

- Managers

Every organisation has their demands and needs to be satisfied by the part and as a Enineer ore Designers you need to take all their needs into acount

Common R&D Demands on a Part

- Functional Performance
The part must perform its intended function effectively and reliably.

- Technical Feasibility
The design must be technically sound and achievable.

- Optimized Geometry
The shape and dimensions must support the required function.

- Material Selection
Appropriate materials must be chosen based on strength, durability, and
environmental conditions.

- Innovation
The design should incorporate new technologies and improved solutions where
beneficial.

- Reliability and Durability
The part must meet lifetime and performance targets.

- Compliance with Requirements
Customer, regulatory, and internal specifications must be satisfied.

- Testability and Validation
The part must be possible to test and verify.

- Design for Manufacturability
The design should be practical and cost-effective to produce.

- Future Development Potential
The design should allow improvements and product variations

Customer Demands on a Part

- Quality
The part must be reliable, durable, and free from defects.

- Functionality
The part must perform its intended function correctly and efficiently.

- Dimensions and Accuracy
The size, shape, and tolerances must meet specifications.

- Performance
The part should meet technical and operational requirements.

- Safety
The part must comply with safety standards and regulations.

- Cost Efficiency
Customers often expect competitive pricing and low operating costs.

- Delivery Time
The part should be available and delivered on time.

- Compatibility
The part must fit and work properly with other components or systems.

- Appearance
In some products, surface finish, color, or design are important.

- Sustainability
Increasingly, customers expect environmentally friendly materials and production
methods.

Common Purchasing Demands on a Part

- Low Cost
The part should be competitively priced.

- High Quality
The supplier must deliver consistent and reliable quality.

- On-Time Delivery
Parts must be delivered according to schedule.

- Supplier Reliability
The supplier should be stable, trustworthy, and capable of long-term
cooperation.

- Availability
The part must be easy to source and available when needed.

- Compliance and Standards
The part must meet industry standards, legal requirements, and company
specifications.

- Lead Time
Short production and delivery times are preferred.

- Sustainability
Environmentally friendly materials and ethical sourcing may be required.

- Flexibility
Suppliers should handle changes in demand or design efficiently.

Common Production/Manufacturing Demands on a Part

- Easy to Manufacture
The part should be simple to produce and assemble.

- Cost Efficiency
Manufacturing costs should be minimized.

- Standardization
Use of standard materials, dimensions, and components is preferred.

- Good Tolerances
Dimensions and tolerances must be realistic and achievable in production.

- High Quality and Consistency
The part should be produced with stable and repeatable quality.

- Suitable Materials
Materials should be easy to process and available.

- Short Production Time
The design should allow fast and efficient manufacturing.

- Ease of Assembly
The part should fit easily into the final product assembly.

- Low Waste
The manufacturing process should minimize scrap and material waste.

- Maintainability and Serviceability
The part should be easy to repair or replace if needed

Aftermarket

Spare Parts

- Spare Parts Handling Demands on a Part
Spare parts handling demands are the requirements related to storing,
transporting, identifying, replacing, and servicing a part during its lifecycle.

- Easy Identification
The part should be clearly labeled with part numbers and specifications.

- Easy Replacement
The part should be simple to remove and install.

- Availability
Spare parts should be readily available when needed.

- Standardization
Using common or standardized parts simplifies inventory management.

- Durability During Storage
The part should resist damage, corrosion, or aging while stored.

- Compact and Safe Packaging
Packaging should protect the part and simplify transportation and storage.

- Interchangeability
Replacement parts should fit and function correctly without modifications.

- Traceability
The part should be traceable through serial numbers or batch information.

- Cost Efficiency
Storage, transport, and replacement costs should be minimized.

Service

- Easy Access
The part should be easy to reach without extensive disassembly.

- Easy Removal and Replacement
The part should be simple to remove and reinstall using standard tools.

- Short Service Time
Maintenance and repairs should be completed quickly to minimize downtime.

- Standard Tools and Procedures
Service should not require special tools (and when they do, existing special tools
should be used when possibel) or complex instructions whenever possible.

- Clear Identification
The part should be clearly marked with part numbers and specifications.

- Reliability and Durability
The part should have a long service life and predictable maintenance intervals.

- Diagnostic Compatibility
The part should support troubleshooting and fault detection.

- Safety During Service
Technicians should be able to service the part safely.

- Availability of Spare Parts
Replacement parts should be readily available.

- Interchangeability
Replacement parts should fit and function without modifications.

- Traceability
The part should be traceable through serial numbers or batch information.

- Cost Efficiency
Storage, transport, and replacement costs should be minimised.

Common Quality Demands on a part

- Conformance to Specifications
The part must meet all dimensional, material, and performance requirements.

- Consistency and Repeatability
Every produced part should have the same characteristics and quality level.

- Reliability
The part must function correctly under expected operating conditions.

- Durability
The part should maintain performance over its intended service life.

- Defect-Free Production
The part should be free from manufacturing defects and nonconformities.

- Traceability
Materials, processes, and production batches should be identifiable.

- Compliance with Standards
The part must meet relevant industry, customer, and regulatory standards.

- Inspectability and Testability
The part should be easy to measure, inspect, and verify.

- Process Capability
The design should allow stable manufacturing within specified tolerances.

- Continuous Improvement
The part and its production process should support ongoing quality
enhancement

Common Management Demands on a part

- Profitability
The part should contribute to a competitive and profitable product.

- Cost Efficiency
Total lifecycle costs should be minimized.

- Quality and Reliability
The part should meet performance and quality expectations.

- Timely Development and Launch
The part should be designed and introduced according to schedule.

- Risk Reduction
Technical, supply, and operational risks should be minimized.

- Compliance
The part must meet legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.

- Standardization
Reuse of common parts and designs is preferred to reduce complexity.

- Sustainability
Environmental and social goals should be supported.

- Scalability
The part should support future growth and product variations.

- Customer Satisfaction
The part should help deliver value and meet market expectations

Every organisation has their demands and needs to be satisfied by the part and as a Enineer ore Designer you need to take all of their needs into acount