DFMA^® Tutorials & Support

Process analysis tutorials, software training videos, PDF guides, and technical support. Everything you need to get the most from DFMA^® software.

What's new

Recent additions to DFMA^® software — new capabilities, data, and analysis tools.

Introducing Dynamic Cost Agent for Machining

3:06Oct 2025

Introducing DFMA Global Manufacturing Profiles

4:00Oct 2025

DFMA Global Cost Data and Design

10:18Jan 2026

Process analysis tutorials

Step-by-step guides for analyzing specific part types and manufacturing processes. Each tutorial combines video walkthroughs with downloadable PDF guides where available.

Machining

Machining Analysis

PDF tutorial

Machining Cell Analysis

PDF tutorial

Earlier video tutorials (2 videos)

Recorded with an earlier version of the software. Core analysis workflow is unchanged.

Analyze a machined part

7:07DFM 3.0

Analyze a machined part using the quick estimator

5:15DFM 3.0

Sheet metalworking

Full sheet metal tutorial with CAD

7:15DFM 3.1

Sheet Metalworking Analysis

PDF tutorial

Deep Drawing Analysis

PDF tutorial

Earlier video tutorials (2 videos)

Recorded with an earlier version of the software. Core analysis workflow is unchanged.

Analyze a sheet metal part

4:10DFM 3.0

Sheet metal with process comparison

7:08DFM 3.0

Injection molding

Injection molding with secondary operations

4:38DFM 3.0

Earlier video tutorials (1 video)

Recorded with an earlier version of the software. Core analysis workflow is unchanged.

Analyze an injection molded part

7:20DFM 3.0

Die casting

Die Casting Analysis

PDF tutorial

Metal extrusion

Intro to metal extrusion

13:41

Metal extrusion with machining

16:03

Assembly

Assembly Fabrication Analysis

PDF tutorial

Automatic Assembly Analysis

PDF tutorial

Cable Harness Assembly

PDF tutorial

Other processes

Printed Circuit Board Assembly Analysis

PDF tutorial

Develop a User Process

PDF tutorial

Software training

Learn how to use the DFMA^® software tools. These videos and PDF guides cover interface basics, specific features, and reporting. All videos are also available on the Boothroyd Dewhurst YouTube channel.

DFMA Product Simplification (DFA)

Product-structure analysis — reduce part count and improve assembly efficiency.

Getting started

Earlier video tutorials (2 videos)

Recorded with DFA 10. The interface has been updated but the core workflow is the same.

DFA 10 basics 8:13 Popular
Learn how to use DFA to redesign a product 5:45

Tools & features

Reports

DFMA Should Costing (DFM)

Manufacturing cost estimation — estimate costs from geometry, process, and material inputs.

Getting started

DFM 3.1: Learn the basics 11:52

Earlier video tutorial (1 video)

Recorded with DFM Concurrent Costing. The interface has been updated but the core workflow is the same.

DFM Concurrent Costing basics 10:46 Popular

Tools & features

Process and material selection 1:22
Add a machine to the machine library 2:07
Add a material to the material library 1:58
Using graphs to compare results 2:36
Importing CAD models 1:01
Creating a manufacturing profile 2:39
Using manufacturing profiles 1:28
Custom user data libraries 3:43

CAD calculators

Dashboard

Reports & graphs

Using the new reports 3:32
Using the new graphs 2:04

Technical support

Get help

For technical support, complete the form below or contact us directly. We typically respond within one business day. Please include your license ID, software version, and a description of the issue.

Phone: 1-401-783-5840 · Email: support@dfma.com

System requirements

DFMA Product Simplification (v10.7.5.418)

OS	Windows 10, 11 · .NET 8
Processor	Dual core (quad core recommended)
Memory	2 GB (4 GB+ recommended)
Disk	2 GB for installation
Graphics	Direct3D 11+ (for CAD)

DFMA Should Costing (v4.4.5.338)

OS	Windows 10, 11 · .NET 8
Processor	Dual core (quad core recommended)
Memory	2 GB (4 GB+ recommended)
Disk	2 GB for installation
Graphics	Direct3D 11+ (for CAD)