October 2024

Learn why Use Design Commonization with Caution (example of aluminum casting, structural function was same, left and right side, so made them same part/geometry shared in 2 parts, but more functional differences, right one needed hose connections from bottom to outside, needed different bolting connection for contactors, too many changes made them different, pain in the ass to update design as common features would need to be changed, in the end seperated both parts to be completely independent) can backfire—exploring pitfalls like excessive modifications, maintenance challenges, and when to opt for independent designs instead.