Evaluation of connection types in design for disassembly (DFD) using analytic network process

Design for disassembly (DFD) is an important design concept to make products more friendly for maintenance and remanufacturing practices. One of the important issues in DFD guidelines is related with the selection of the connectors used in the product. This paper evaluates the alternative connection...

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Published inComputers & industrial engineering Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 35 - 54
Main Author Gungor, Askiner
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2006
Pergamon Press Inc
Subjects
ANP
Assembly lines
Connectors
Design
Design for disassembly
Disassembly
Environment
Production methods
Remanufacturing
Studies
Connectors
Environment
ANP
Disassembly
Design for disassembly
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Summary:Design for disassembly (DFD) is an important design concept to make products more friendly for maintenance and remanufacturing practices. One of the important issues in DFD guidelines is related with the selection of the connectors used in the product. This paper evaluates the alternative connection types using the powerful analytic network process (ANP). The paper generates a complete ANP model, which includes all important aspects of connector selection. The model presented evaluates alternative connectors by including the three main concerns: (1) making product disassembly friendly; (2) making product assembly efficient; and (3) increasing the product performance when it is in-use. The results obtained from the model can benefit designers in making better decisions on selecting connectors to be used in the product. Benefits of the approach is detailed through illustrative example.
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ISSN:0360-8352
1879-0550
DOI:10.1016/j.cie.2005.12.002