#4349 System Breakdown, Part Analysis, Innovative Thinking Methods
#4349 System Breakdown, Part Analysis, Innovative Thinking Methods #4349 I want to break down a mechanical system in to subsystems and their components and parts. List 15 questions to ask about each part with the goal of improving the overall system. To effectively break down a mechanical system for optimization, you need to look at each part not just as a static object, but as a functional participant in a larger process. Using a mix of First Principles and TRIZ-inspired inquiry will help you identify redundancies and innovation opportunities. Here are 15 questions to ask about every part within your subsystems to improve the overall system: Functional Necessity Does the part perform a primary function, or is it only there to support another part? (Distinguish between "Value-Add" and "Auxiliary" components). If this part were removed, what specific failure occurs, and can that failure be mitigated by a neighboring part? Can two or more parts be integrated into ...