Does Robust Assembly, as a Part of a Robust Design Approach, Make Sense?

Do you have examples of design cost savings that were the direct result of a change in assembly? We'd like to hear about them.

Engineering have a open and honest comunication with fabrication to streamline assemblies.

And Engineers actually listen and be taught by fabricators.

in other words, having the word team actually have a meaning.

We build projection welders to replace seam welders for sealing semiconductor, battery, diaphragm, and related products. Seam welders make a series of overlapping spot welds that are not very strong, must utilize thin metals, and take substantial time. Projection welded seals are strong, work on a variety of thicknesses, and are very fast. The result is a major cost savings, increase in assembly speed, and quality.