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DBC-003

Pack: G_BASELINE Severity: major

Make features reachable in the preferred manufacturing direction

Rule Card

Field Value
Pack G_BASELINE — DFM Baseline Codex
Title Make features reachable in the preferred manufacturing direction
Severity major
Check logic Hybrid
Applies to CAD part, CAD pocket feature, CAD hole feature
Inputs required geometry_features, manual_context
Fix template Reorient or reshape the feature so it is accessible from the preferred tool or mold direction.

Short Description

If a cutter, core, or tool approach is awkward, cost and risk rise quickly. Favor geometry that can be reached from the natural setup direction before forcing special tools or extra actions.

When It Applies

This rule belongs to G_BASELINE (Shared across multiple manufacturing routes) and targets CAD part, CAD pocket feature, CAD hole feature.

Evidence Profile

Input Category
geometry_features Geometry
manual_context Manual context

References

Reference Type Title
REF-BOOK-DFM-SUCCESS book A Definitive Guide to Design for Manufacturing Success

Compiled Threshold Metadata

Field Value
preferred_setup single dominant access direction

Sources

  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\manifest.json
  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\rule_library.json
  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\references.json
  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\process_classifier.json
  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\overlays.json
  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\roles.json
  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\report_templates.json
  • D:\02_Code\36_RapidDraft_DFMBenchmark_ExpertMode\server\dfm\ui_bindings.json