Have alternative design concepts been considered and the simplest and most producible one selected?

Does the design exceed the manufacturing state of the art?

Is the design conducive to the application of economic processing?

Does a design already exist for the item?

Does the design specify the use of proprietary items or processes?

Is the item overdesigned or underdesigned?

Can a simpler manufacturing process be used?

Can redesign eliminate anything?

Is motion or power wasted?

Can the design be simplified?

Can parts with slight differences be made identical?

Can compromises and trade-offs be used to a greater degree?

Is there a less costly part that will perform the same function?

Can a part designed for another equipment be used?

Can weight be reduced?

Is there something similar to this design that costs less?

Can the design be made to secure additional functions?

Are quality assurance provisions too rigorous for design or functions?

Can multiple parts be combined into a single net shape?

Can the design be standardized to a greater extent?

Can the design use standard cutting tools to a greater extent?

Is there a standard part that can replace a manufactured item?

Can any specifications be relaxed or eliminated?

Can standard hardware be used to a greater degree?

Can standard gages be used to a greater degree?

Are nonstandard threads used?

Can stock items be used to a greater degree?

Should packaging specifications be relaxed?

Are specifications and standards consistent...