An Improved Effective Cost Review Process for Value Engineering

Table 7

Processing checklist and representative cases.

Category	Subcategory	Representative cases
Processing	Joint type replacement	Idea stimulus question: Can the joint type be changed?
		Main PCB and body frame joint_screws (to tapes)
		Main chassis and rear cover_screws (to insert)
		Dummy ASF and Guide plate_bonding (to insert)
	Assembly step reduction	Idea stimulus question: Can the number of assembly steps be reduced by eliminating a component?
		Main and operating PBA connector_wire harness_(to direct soldering)
		Conduction parts_screw (to Aluminum tape)
		Chip capacitor_discrete part (to array type)
		Operating PBA and Main PBA_shrink tube (to cable tie)
	Processing step elimination	Idea stimulus question: Can a processing step be eliminated?
		Roller Shaft shaping_secondary operation (to primary operation)
		Case metalizing_solid type (to liquid type)
		Antifouling tape_solid film (to spray liquid)
		Inner frame_electric welding (to friction stir welding)
		PCB packaging_vacuum packaging (to normal packaging)
		Memory_OPT type (to masking type)