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Video Tutorials

These tutorials are designed to help new DFMA® software users to quickly grasp basic DFMA concepts and tools, using real examples. More advanced topics are also included for the more experienced user.

The videos themselves are hosted on YouTube, you can also watch them directly on the Boothroyd Dewhurst channel.

DFA: Product Simplification

Learn the basics of the DFA software
Learn how to use the DFA structure chart
Learn how to use the DFA questions
Learn how to use the DFA worksheets
Import a bill of material (BOM) into DFA
Learn how to use the DFA items library

Learn how to use the DFA function groups
Import a CAD model into DFA
Learn how to use the DFA reports
Learn how to batch print DFA reports
Learn how to create a DFA custom tabular report

DFM Concurrent Costing®

Learn the basics of the DFM software
Process and Material Selection
Add a machine to the machine library
Add a material to the material library
Using graphs to compare results
Importing CAD models
Creating a Manufacturing Profile
Using Manufacturing Profiles
Introduction to the DFMA Dashboard
Learn about the search function
Learn how to define filters
Learn how to export your search results
Learn how to open DFMA files
Learn how to update Dashboard settings

Using Custom User Data Libraries
Using the new Reports
Using the new Graphs
Injection Molding with Secondary Operations
Sheet Metal with Process Comparison
Intro to Metal Extrusion (13 min.)
Metal Extrusion with Machining (16 min.)
Using the CAD calculator with operations
Using the CAD length calculator
Using the CAD area calculator
Using the CAD calculator to compare geometry
Full Sheet Metal analysis with CAD

Tutorials (PDF)

DFA Product Simplification DFM Concurrent Costing®

Performing an analysis
Operation library
Cable harness assembly

Assembly Fabrication Analysis
Automatic Assembly Analysis
Sheet Metalworking Deep Drawing Analysis
Die Casting Analysis
Machining Analysis
Machining Cell Analysis
Sheet Metalworking Analysis
Develop a User Process
Printed Circuit Board Assembly Analysis

Contact Us

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You may also obtain technical support by phone at 1-401-783-5840 or by e-mail at support@dfma.com.

DFMA® System Requirements - (Download as PDF)

DFA Product Simplification (current version 10.5.3.366)

OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (64bit recommended) .Net 6
Processor: Dual core Processor (Quad core recommended)
Memory: 2GB (4GB or more recommended)
Hard disk space: 1GB for installation (2GB or more recommended)
Graphics: Direct3D 11 or higher (For CAD functionality)

DFM Concurrent Costing (current version 4.2.3.286)

OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (64bit recommended) .Net 6
Processor: Dual core Processor (Quad core recommended)
Memory: 2GB (4GB or more recommended)
Hard disk space: 1GB for installation (2GB or more recommended)
Graphics: Direct3D 11 or higher (For CAD functionality)

FLEXlm® License Manager (current version 11.19.2.0)

For floating licenses only

OS: Windows 7,8,10,11 Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022)
Network: Access through TCP/IP
Hard disk space: 5MB

Third Party Acknowledgements

DFMA includes software developed by devDept Software S.a.s. (http://www.devdept.com)
Portion of copyright © devDept Software S.a.s. All Rights Reserved

 


 

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