Planning and analysis of mechanical assembly sequences in design engineering – Part I: The Method

Original scientific paper The article presents theoretical notions related to assembly sequence planning in the process of elements design engineering and design for machines assembly. Basic modules of the designed method are described and shown on simple examples. The concept is based on the assumption that the method should help the engineer-constructor in specifying the best assembly sequence, taking into account the principles of design for assembly at an early stage of development of the product design. The second part of the article explains how to use the described method on the basis of an authentic industrial situation.