Improvement of fishing reel design by Design for Analysis (DFA) method

Abstract

A new improvement of fishing reel design is introduced by implementing Design for Assembly method. The main product is Alvey Side Cast Reel 500A5 which is one of the current fishing reel models. This product utilized simple mechanical movement and interaction. Hence, there is lot of parts than can be improve in term of functionality and assembly. The analysis is based on Boothroyd Dewhurst method by using Design for Assembly 9th edition software. Analysis started by analyzing current product design efficiency which is generated from the software. Components that have a major influence in assembly time are identified for elimination or redesign process. At the same time, product functionality must be maintained to assure it can be operated as the original design. New components designs being proposed for DFA analysis that aimed to achieve less assembly time. Both data from original and new design are compared to identify percentage of improvement in term of assembly time and cost. The end result can lead fishing reel manufactures to produce more simple design at low cost to meet customer demand.