Part I Conceptual Analysis of

a Power Drill

1. Details and opinions regarding the DeWalt DC728KA Power Drill

The DC728KA drill also features a dual speed range from 0-400/ 0-1,400 rpm; and a high
performance frameless motor which provides power of 270 unit watts. The DeWalt DC728KA
also includes additional features such as an LED work light to increase visibility, a 1/2"
ratcheting chuck which reduces slippage, a one hour battery charger with 2 (14.4v) batteries,
and a convenient carry box.

Features

Compact and lightweight drill size; 4.7 pounds

Dual speed range from 0-400/ 0-1,400 rpm
High performance frame-less motor; 270 unit watts
1/2" ratcheting chuck to reduce slippage
LED work light
One hour battery charger; 2 (14.4v) batteries
Convenient carry box
Screwdriver bit
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Specs

Voltage: 14.4v
Max Power: 270 UWO
Speed Settings: 2
Max RPM: 1400
Clutch Settings: 17
Chuck Size: 1/2"
Chuck Type: Plastic, single sleeve
Weight: 4.7 pounds

The Pros - Batteries generally run a long time between charges. Comfortable ergonomics

around the handle, easy to hang on to. Enough power to work through materials quickly.

The Cons - Batteries tend to wear out over the course of a year and not hold a charge.
Replacement batteries are expensive for Dewalt tools.

The DeWalt DC728KA is a mid-grade "heavy duty" electric drill designed for users that
require a drill that can fit into tight spaces. The DC728KA features a 4.7 pound lightweight
design that DeWalt claims will "help minimize user fatigue".

Fig. 1.1 Exploded view of the Power Drill 3D model, showing interior components

2. The concept of the power drill and its components

Fig. 2.1 Conceptual drawing of the power drill

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

DC Motor.
1st step planetary set with 3 satellites.
2nd step planetary set with 3 satellites.
Transmission shaft.
Drill bit.
Wall (or any undrilled material of compatible nature).
On/Off Switch.
8. Battery (Energy Source).

3. The overall function of the power drill, the flows and the sub-functions of the
overall function.

M*

M
Global
function

E*
I*

Fig. 3.1 Global function

3.1 The overall function of the power drill (fig. 2.1) The Power Drill creates a hole by
mechanically displacing a volume of material from a given solid material. It does so by using
electric energy and a human drive-control system.
Input entities:
-

Of material type: the drilling device itself; the undrilled material.

Of energetic type: muscular energy; electric energy.
Of informational type: data regarding the type of material that needs to be drilled
and the desired depth of hole; data and instructions regarding the operation of the
drilling device; the starting signal.

Output entities:
-

Of material type: drilled material; displaced material.

Of energetic type: heat and noise; heat, chemical energy.
Of informational type: the final depth of the whole.

M*

FM

FE

E*

FI

I*

Fig. 3.2 Function structure

3.2 The function structure of the power drill (fig 2.2) The FM sub-function: Reduction
of the volume of the undrilled material. Input: undrilled material, mechanical energy; Output:
drilled material, displaced material.
The FE sub-function: transformation of electrical energy into mechanical energy. Input
electrical energy and connection/disconnection signals. Output mechanical energy
accompanied by heat and noise.
The FI sub-function: Conversion of the input data (readiness of the device, current hole
depth, desired hole depth, undrilled material nature) into stop/start signals and output data
(final depth of the hole).
For the global function of the Power Drill, the material flow is the main flow while
energetic and informational flows are secondary. Therefore, FM is the main sub-function and
FE, FI are secondary sub-functions.

4. Symbolic representation of the function

structure of the power drill.

Muscular energy
E

FE

FE2

Power drill
M

FM2

FM

Drilled material

Undrilled material
M

FM1

FM2

FM3

FM4

M1

FM5

M2

Displaced material

Electrical energy
E

FE2

FE1

FE3

FE4

FE5

E*

FE6

Heat and noise

emission
FI2
Human control
system
I

Final depth of
the hole.
FI1

FI3

FI4

I*

5. Statement of each component sub-function of the power drill and

identification of the afferent partial solution from the principle solution.
FE1 Transformation of muscular energy into mechanical energy.
FE2 Modification of several state parameters of the mechanical energy. The human arm
behaves like a mechanism.
FM1 Connecting the drilling device to the mechanical energy provided by the human arm
(energy from the E flux).
FM2 Bringing the drilling device into the desired position for commencing the actual drill.
FM1 Connecting the undrilled material to the drilling device. The drilling device itself serves as
material in the M flux, and is now connected to the main material flow.
FM2 Connecting the undrilled material to the mechanical energy. The contact between the
undrilled material and the actual drill bit, which performs a rotational movement.
FM3 Reducing the materials volume. The hole is produced with the aid of the drill bit, which
by rotating removes a part of the material.
FM4 Recording the holes depth. This is accomplished by retracting the device and visually
inspecting the so far achieved result.
FM5 Separating the drilled material, obtained as a result, and the displaced material.
FE1 Connecting/disconnecting the electric power from the electrical source to the On/Off
command. The battery from the handle of the drilling device is connected to the switch placed
higher on the devices handle.
FE2 Transformation of electrical energy into rotational mechanical energy of the electrical DC
motor, employing the effect of electromagnetic force.
FE3 Modification of the rotational speed of the mechanical energy provided by the motor, by
reducing its rotations per minute with the aid of a planetary set, and thus increasing the torque.
FE4 Further reducing the rotational speed and, respectively, further increasing the torque
with the aid of a second planetary set.
FE5 Transmission of the rotational mechanical energy from the last planetary set to the drill
bit through the aid of a rotational shaft.
FE6 Emission of heat and noise, caused by friction between the components.
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FI1 Emission of the start signal and transmission of the information regarding the depth of the
hole.
FI2 Command of the execution signals for starting and stopping the device.
FI3 Reception of the information regarding the desired depth of the hole, and the current
depth of the hole.
FI4 Emission of the stopping signal when the two depths described above become equal and
the recording of the final depth of the hole.

6. Explanation of the solving principle of three sub-function (effect + effect

carriers + configuration)
The three chosen sub-functions and their solving principles will be: FE2, FE3 and FM3.
FE2 - Transformation of electrical energy into rotational mechanical energy.
Physical effect The effect of electro-magnetic force.
Effect carrier The electric DC motor.
Configuration
-

Power P = 270 W.
Voltage Range U = 14.4V
Rotational Speed n = 9800 rpm.
Torque T = 0.75 N*m.
Diameter d = 28 mm.

FE3 Reduction of the rotational speed and increase of the torque.

Physical effect The Hooke effect.
Effect carrier The first planetary set.
Configuration
-

Transmission ratio i = 8.
Number of teeth Z1=7, Z3=58.
Diameters d1 = 7 mm d2 = 10 mm d3 = 28mm.

FM3 - Reducing the materials volume.

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Physical effect shearing effect.

Effect carrier the attachable drill bit.
Configuration
-

Nominal diameter d1 = 3 to 15 mm.

Drill diameter - d2 = d1 = 3 to 15 mm.
Length l1 = 19 to 35 mm.
Flute length l2 = 3 to 18 mm

7. Explanation of the correlations between input and output signals of a logical

sub-function
FM2 - Connecting the undrilled material to the mechanical energy.
x
y

FM2

Name
AND

X The undrilled material. Y Rotational mechanical energy. A The drilling of the material.
X = 0 The undrilled material does not exist.
X = 1 The undrilled material exists.
Y = 0 The drill bit does not rotate (there is no mechanical energy).
Y = 1 The drill bit rotates (there is mechanical energy).
A = 0 The undrilled material remains unaltered.
A = 1 The undrilled material suffers displacement (shearing).

Part II Conceptual Synthesis of

a Power Drill

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1. Requirements List (PDS) for a Power Drill

Type

- C
- C
- C
-

C
D

- C
- C
- C
-

D
D

- C
- C
- C
- C
-

- D
- C
- C
- D
- C
- C
- C
- C
- C
- C
- D

Requirements

1.Performance
- Target torque: Tm=25 N*m At least 22 times the motor torque.
- Speed without load: n=0 850 rot/min.
- Drill bit nominal diameter: d=3 to 10 mm.
- Drilling depth in wood and metal: hw=30 mm, hm=10 mm.
- With torque adjustment.
2. Size
- Length: l 230 mm.
- Width: w 80 mm.
- Height: h 230 mm.
- Radial Overall Size of the housing <60 mm. (minimizing radial size)
- Axial Overall Size of the housing <80 mm. (minimizing axial size)
3. Weight
- No more than 2 kg.
4. Energy
- Power: P = 250 W.
- Voltage: U = 14.4 V.
- Battery life under use: tb = 1.5 h.
- High recharge speed.
5. Ergonomics
- Rubber handling parts.
- Attachable 2nd handle.
6. Production Cost
- Manufacturing cost no more than 40 $ per unit.
- As low below 40 $ that as possible. (Minimizing costs)
7. Product Life Span
- An estimated 5 years.
- Warranty of 2 years.
8. Environment
- Operating temperature: T=-15 - 45 C.
- Operating humidity: 10% to 80% (noncondensing).
- Operating altitude: 3500 m maximum.
9. Manufacturing
- Parts compatible with series production lines and industry standards.
- Number of parts comprising the product as low as possible.
(minimizing complexity degree)
10. Quantity
- Production rate estimated at 500 units per day.
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2. Global function and sub-function structure of the Power Drill

Useful energy
FE

Electrical energy

Lost energy
Overall function of the Power Drill (function responsible for speed decrease and torque increase).

Useful energy

Electrical energy
E

FE2

FE1

FE4

FE3

FE5
Lost energy

Sub-function structure of the Power Drill.

3. Morphological Matrix

FE1

Sub-function
Connecting/Disconnecting from
the electrical source (battery).

Physical Effect
Conductive materials
contact effect.

1.1

FE2

Transforming electrical energy

into mechanical energy

Electromagnetic force
effect.

2.1

FE4

Reducing the rotational speed

Lever effect.
(amp. torque) First stage.
Transmitting mechanical energy Coulombian friction
to the drilling object.
effect

FE5

Minimizing losses through

friction

FE3

Potential Principle Solutions

On/Off Switch. 1.2
Round 1.3 Switch with
potentiometer
resort for
switch.
comeback.
DC Motor. 2.2 Stepper Motor.

Worm drive
with fixed axes.
4.1 Spinning shaft
with threaded
hole.
Superior
5.1
quality fabrication.
3.1

Coulombian friction
effect.

3.2
4.2

5.2

Spur gear pair

with fixed axes.
Spinning shaft
With hexagonal
hole.
Forced
lubrication.

Planetary
Gear.
4.3 Spinning shaft
attached to
chuck..
3.3

The morphological matrix is used to combine several potential principal solutions into
more solving variants of the overall function, as in the following table.
Subfunction
FE1

FE2

FE3

FE4

FE5

SV1

1.1

2.1

3.1

4.1

5.1

SV2

1.2

2.2

3.2

4.2

5.1

SV3

1.3

2.1

3.3

4.3

5.2+5.1

SV4

1.3

2.1

3.3+3.3

4.3

5.2+5.1

SV5

1.3

2.2

3.3

4.3

5.1

Solving
Variant

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4. Establishment of conceptual variants based on the requirements

(Predimensioning)

Case of variant SV1 Worm drive with fixed axes (1.1+2.1+3.1+4.1+5.1).

h
i = i1,2
= i1,2 =

1
Z2
= + = 25
2
Z1

We adopt Z1 = 1 because of radial overall size => Z2 = 25

Presuming that the angle of fall for the worm 1 is smaller than the angle of friction (1<tg) we
obtain:
Direct efficiency:

Inverse efficiency:

= 1,2 = . average efficiency for this type of gear

inv = 0 fullfils by construction the autoblocking condition

Conclusion The worm drive is capable of fulfilling the torque increase of minimum 22 times. It
also doesnt need any kind of brake due to accomplishing auto-blocking condition.
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Case of variant SV2 Spur gear with fixed axes in three stages
(1.2+2.2+3.2+4.2+5.1)

i = i1,6 = i1,2 i3,4 i5,6 =

1 (Z2 Z4 Z6 )
=
= 25
(Z1 Z3 Z5 )
6

i1,2 i3,4 i5,6 = 36

3

=> i1,2 = i3,4 = i5,6 = 25 = 2.92

i1,2 = i3,4 = i5,6

It is impossible to have the same ratio at all stages, therefore we will try:

i1,2 = 4
25
i1,2 i3,4 i5,6 = 25 => i3,4 = i5,6 = = 6.25 = 2.5
4
i1,2 = i3,4 = i5,6

Direct efficiency:

2 = 28
1 = 8

=
10
3
=> 4 = 25
5 = 10
6 = 25

Inverse efficiency:

= 1,6 = (0.98)3 = .
inv = 6,1 = .

Conclusion The three stage spur gear reducer also manages to accomplish and exceed the
minimum torque increase, however it does not fulfill the auto-blocking condition and therefore
a brake is needed.
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Case of variant SV3 Planetary gear with one stage

(1.3+2.1+3.3+4.3+(5.1+5.2))

3
i = i1,H
=

1,3
1,H 3,H
=
=
H,3 H,H 3,H

=>

1,H
+1
1,H
3,H
=1
= 1 i0 =>
0+1
3,H

=> 1 i0 = 25 => i0 = 24

H
=
i0 = i1,3

1,H
2 3
3
H
= i1,2
iH2,3 =
=> i0 = =>
3,H
1 2
1

3
= 24 => Z1 = 8 and therefore Z3 = 200
1

Because aw1 = aw2 => rw1 + rw2 = rw3 rw2 = Z1 + Z2 = Z3 Z2 =>

=> 8 + Z2 = 200 Z2 => 8 + 2Z2 200 = 0 =>
Z2 =

Direct efficiency:
3
= 1,H

200 8
= 96
2

TH
T
. !
H 1 i 1 1 + 25 0.971
TH H,3 T1
T
0
0
=
=
= 3 1 =
=
=
1,3
T1 1,3
1 i0
1 + 25
i1,H
1.0291 !

H,3

H
, 0 = 1,2
H2,3 = (0.985)2 = 0.97

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Inverse efficiency:
inv = 3H,1

T
T
1.0291 !
1
1
T1 1,3
1 i0
1 + 35
TH
TH
=
=
= 3 =
=
=

H,3
TH H,3
1 i0 0 1 1 + 35 0.971
iH,1
. !

1,3

Conclusion - The single planetary unit reducer also made it into the conceptual variant stage by
fulfilling the required torque increase and reduction ratio. It also needs a brake to prevent
reversible transmission.
Case of variant SV4 Planetary gear with two stages
(1.3+2.1+(3.3+3.3)+4.3+(5.1+5.2))

3
i = i1,H2 = i1,H1
i64,H2 =

1,3 4,6
1,H1 3,H1 4,H2 6,H2

=
H1,3 H2,6 H1,H1 3,H1 H2,H2 6,H2

1,H1

+ 1 4,H3 + 1
1,H1
6,H2
3,H1
6,H2

= 1
1
= (1 i01 ) (1 i02 ) = +25
0+1
0+1
3,H1
6,H2
i01 = i02 => 1 i01 = 25 => i01 = i02 = 4

H1
01 = i1,3
=

1,H1
Z2 Z3
Z3
H1 H1
= i1,2
i2,3 = => 01 =
3,H1
Z1 Z2
Z1
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02 = iH2
4,6 =

4,H2
Z5 Z6
Z6
H2
= iH2
=> 02 =
4,5 i5,5 =
6,H2
Z4 Z5
Z4

Z6
Z3
= = 4
Z4
Z1

Z1 = 8 => Z3 = 32

Z4 = 8 => Z6 = 32

Because aw1 = aw2 => rw1 + rw2 = rw3 rw2 = Z1 + Z2 = Z3 Z2 =>

=> 8 + Z2 = 32 Z2 => 8 + 2Z2 32 = 0 =>

Z2 =

32 8
= 16,
2

Z5 =

32 8
= 16
2

Direct efficiency:
H1
01 = 1,3
= (0.985)2 = 0.97

H2
= (0.985)2 = 0.97
02 = 4,6

H1
1,3

H2
4,6

TH1
T
. !
H1 1 i 1 1 + 4 0.971
TH1 H1,3 T1
T
01
01
=
=
= 3 1 =
=
=
1,3
T1 1,3
1 i01
1+4
i1,H1
1.0251 !

H1,3

TH2
T
. !
H2 1 i 1 1 + 5 0.971
TH2 H2,6 T4
T4
02
02
=
=
= 6
=
=
=
4,6
T4 4,6
1 i02
1+5
i4,H2
1.0251 !

H2,6

Inverse efficiency:
6H2,4
3H1,1

H1
2
= 1,H2 = 1,3
H2
4,6 = (0.9750) = .

T
T
1.0251 !
4
4
T4 4,6
1 i02
1+4
TH2
TH2
=
=
= 6
=
=
=

H2,6
TH2 H2,6
1 i02 02 1 1 + 4 0.971
iH2,4
. !

4,6

T
T
1.0251 !
1
1
T1 1,3
1 i01
1+5
TH1
TH1
=
=
= 3
=
=
=

H1,3
TH1 H1,3
1 i01 01 1 1 + 5 0.971
iH1,1
. !

1,3

inv = H2,1 = 6H2,4 3H1,1 = (0.9748)2 = .

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Conclusion The two unit planetary reducer accomplishes and exceeds the imposed minimum
torque and ratio. It does so with a lower efficiency, but drastically improving radial overall size
in comparison to its single unit cousin. Because inv>0 the autoblocking condition is not
accomplished and it also needs a brake.
Case of variant SV5 Planetary reducer with a sun gear - composed of pin coupling and

cycloidal gear pair with rollers (1.3+2.2+3.3+4.3+5.1)

i = i3H,1 =

H,4 H,H 3,H

0+1
1
1
=
=
=
=
= 25 =>
H
1,H
1,3
1,H 3,H
+ 1 1 i1,3 1 i0
3,H
H
=
i0 = i1,3

Direct efficiency:

=>

=> i0 = 1.04

Z3
3
1,H
H
= i1,2
iH2,3 = (+1) + =
3,H
Z2
2

3
= 1.04 => 2 = 25 => 3 = 25 1.04 = 26
2
H
H
H
0 = 1,3
= 1,3
1,3
= (0.999)2 = 0.998

= 3H,1

T
T
1.0548 !
1
1
T1 1,3
1 i0
1 1.04
TH
TH
=
=
= 3 =
=
=
TH H,3 H,3
1 i0 0 1 1 1.04 0.9981
iH,1
. !

1,3

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Inverse efficiency:

3
inv = 1,H

TH
T
. !
H 1 i 1 1 1.03 0.9981
TH H,3 T1
T1
0
0
=
=
= 3 =
=
=
1,3
T1 1,3
1 i0
1 1.03
i1,H
1.0520 !

H,3

Conclusion this reducer achieves the imposed torque with slightly lower efficiency but with improved
overall size.

5.1 Rough evaluation of the conceptual variants

Solving Variant

1. Numbers of teeth

2.The reduction ratio for

the input speed
3. The efficiency of a
gear pair with fixed axes
4. The efficiency of the
reducer
5. Efficiency in case of
reverse actuation
6. Amplification ratio of
the input torque

CV1

CV2
CV3
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

CV4

CV5

Z1=1
Z2=25

Z1=8
Z2=28
Z3=10
Z4=25
Z5=10
Z6=25

Z1=8
Z3=200

25

-25

25

25

-25

0.65

0.98

0.985

0.985

0.999

12=0.65

16=0.941

1H=0.9711

1H2=0.952

H1=0.9504

21=0.65

61=0.941

H1=0.9711

H2,1=0.9521

1H=0.9480

16.25

23.52

24.27

23.80

23.76

Z1=8
Z3=32
Z4=8
Z6=32

Z2=25
Z3=26

EVALUATION CRITERIA/ Grades

A. Minimizing losses
through friction.
B. Reducing overall
radial size.
C. Reducing overall axial
size.
D. Minimizing
production costs
E. Minimizing degree of
complexity.
F. Minimizing weight for
operation
=
R=/(6x10)=
Place

45
0.75
2

38
0.63
5

41
0.68
4

43
0.72
3

50
0.86
1

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The technical characteristics of the valid solving variants from the upper part of the chart

can be correlated to one or more of the evaluation criteria. Depending on the value of the
technical characteristic each conceptual variant receives a mark from 1 to 10. Finally an average
is made and all variants are ordered. Evaluation criterions are of equal importance.

5.2 Fine evaluation of the conceptual variants

k
1
2
3
4
5
6

Criteria

Criteria
A
B
C
D
E
F

Pk

Lk

0.5
0
0
0
0
0

1
0.5
0
0
0
0

1
1
0.5
0
0
0

1
1
1
0.5
0
0

1
1
1
1
0.5
0

1
1
1
1
1
0.5

5.5
4.5
3.5
2.5
1.5
0.5

1
2
3
4
5
6

FRISCO Formula:

Wk =
Wk =
Wk =
Wk =
Wk =
Wk =

Wk =

2P k P min +S min +0.5

0.5nP max P k

Sk

5
5.33
4
3.25
3
2.00
2
1.17
1
0.57
0
0.12
Sum: 12.44

5.33
= 0.42
12.44

2 3.5 0.5 + 3 + 0.5

= 2.00
0.5 6 5.5 3.5

wk =

2
= 0.16
12.44

2 1.5 0.5 + 1 + 0.5

= 0.57
0.5 6 5.5 1.5

wk =

0.57
= 0.04
12.44

2 2.5 0.5 + 2 + 0.5

= 1.17
0.5 6 5.5 2.5

2 0.5 0.5 + 0 + 0.5

= 0.12
0.5 6 5.5 0.5

wk =

wk =

0.42
0.26
0.16
0.09
0.04
0.01
1.00

wk

wk =

wk =

wk

wk

wk =

2 5.5 0.5 + 5 + 0.5

= 5.33
0.5 6 5.5 5.5

2 4.5 0.5 + 4 + 0.5

= 3.25
0.5 6 5.5 4.5

Wk

3.25
= 0.26
12.44
1.17
= 0.09
12.44

0.12
= 0.01
12.44

In order for the evaluation to be more accurate and more flexible to the different
importance of the evaluation criterions, we need to establish the relative weight coefficients for
each of the criterion. This is done by using the FRISCO formula and a table which identifies if
one criterion is more important than another.
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For the evaluation to be complete, the first four places (in this case, still 5 solving
variants) are subjected to fine evaluation by weighting the marks previously obtained at the
rough evaluation stage.

Criteria
A
B
C
D
E
F

wk
0.42
0.26
0.16
0.09
0.04
0.01
Sum
Place

Nk
6
7
9
8
8
7
45

CV1
.
wk Nk
2.52
1.82
1.44
0.72
0.32
0.07
6.89
4

Nk
8
7
6
5
6
6
38

CV2
.
wk Nk
3.36
1.82
0.96
0.45
0.24
0.06
6.89
4

Nk
9
3
8
8
8
5
41

CV3
.
wk Nk
3.78
0.78
1.28
0.72
0.32
0.05
6.93
3

Nk
9
7
6
6
7
8
43

CV4
.
wk Nk
3.78
1.82
0.96
0.54
0.28
0.08
7.46
2

Nk
8
9
9
8
9
9
50

CV5
.
wk Nk
3.36
2.34
1.44
0.72
0.36
0.09
8.31
1

6. The conceptual solution

As the fine evaluation indicates the conceptual variant which employs a planetary
reducer with a central gear comprising of a pin coupling and a cycloid drive, is the most
suitable solution for fulfilling the established requirements both quantitatively and qualitatively
and for meeting the evaluation criterions with best marks in correspondence with their
importance. The main advantages are:
-

Amplification of the initial torque by 33.68 times efficiency increases when the gear
ratio decreases.
Improved axial and radial overall size.
Relatively simple fabrication technology, although it requires high precision.

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6.1 Quality Function Deployment Analysis

1
1

1.Powerfull
2.Fast

9/
0.9

3.Adjustable
4.Easy to handle
5.Easy to transport
6.Stability
7.Autonomic

3/
0.3
9/
1/
0.72 0.08
3/
9/
0.24 0.72
3/
0.3
3/
0.21

8.Compliant STD
9.Cheap
10.Later support

3/
0.3

1/
0.1

3/
0.3
9/
0.63

1/
0.1
1/
0.07
3/
0.24

9/
0.72

18.Material

17.Warranty

16.Life Span

3
15.Attachable Handle

14.Compatible Parts

13.Operating Alt.

12.Operating Hum.

11.Operating Temp.

1/
0.1
1/
0.08
3/
0.3
3/
0.21

9/
0.9

1/
0.1
3/
0.21

1/
0.1
1/
0.07
3/
0.21

1/
0.07

9/
3/
0.72 0.24
1/
0.08

3/
0.3

12.Working Cond.

10.Recharge Speed

8.Weight

6.Drilling Depth

1/
0.1
1/
0.08

11.Durability
Absolute Importance 1 1.12
Relative Importance 0.07 0.08
Competing Product 35 750
38 600
Own Product
40 800
Target Values
N*m rpm
Measure Units

9.Battery Life

5.Volume WxLxH

1/
0.07

3
9

4.Torque Adjustment

2.Rotational Speed

1.Target Torque

3.Drill Bit Compat.

7.Power

1/
3/
1/
0.1 0.3 0.1
3/
3/
1/
0.21 0.21 0.07

9/
0.72
3/
0.3
3/
0.21

1/
9/
0.07 0.63

9/
0.9
9/
0.9

1.04 1.23 0.93 0.31 0.89 0.51 0.90 0.32 0.31 0.51 0.17 1.23 0.97 0.07 0.63 2.18 14.32
0.07 0.09 0.06 0.02 0.06 0.04 0.06 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.01

0.9

0.07 0.01 0.04 0.15

45

30

230

2.5

40

60 3500 Y

42

35

250

2.2

2.5

45

70 3500

40

35

250

50

80 3500

y/n

cm3

mm

kg

y/n

y/n yrs

yrs

tip

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3.Adjustable

4.Easy to handle

5.Easy to transport

6.Low vibrations

7.Autonomic

8.Compliant STD

9.Cheap

10.Later support

11.Durability

12.Working Cond.

Relative Weight

0.10

0.08

1.33

3.99

0.08

1.25

0.10

0.07

1.33

2.67

0.07

1.33

3.99

0.08

0.08

0.10

0.07

1.25

0.10

1.5

0.07

47.65

Absolute
Weight

Rate of
improvement

Target Values
for

2.Fast

Assessment of
the own

Assessment of
the competing

The
requirements
1.Powerfull

The Quality Function Deployment (QFD) analysis has the goal of identifying means to
improve a Power Drill which is already functional and on the market. The table above correlates
technical characteristics with the requirements of the customer and determines weight
coefficients to both, indicating where the improvement is most needed.

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