Computer-aided tolerance synthesis with statistical method and optimization techniques

Computer-aided tolerance synthesis with statistical method and optimization techniques

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Article ID: iaor2002121
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Start Page Number: 131
End Page Number: 139
Publication Date: Mar 2001
Journal: Quality and Reliability Engineering International
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Most tolerance design optimization problems have focused on developing exact methods to reduce manufacturing cost or to increase product quality. The inherent assumption with this approach is that assembly functions are known before a tolerance design problem is analyzed. With the current development of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, design engineers can address the tolerance design problem without knowing assembly functions in advance. In this study, VSA-3D/Pro software, which contains a set of simulation tools, is employed to generate experimental assembly data. These computer experimental data will be converted into other forms such as total cost and Process Capability Index. Total cost consists of tolerance cost and quality loss. Then, empirical equations representing two variables can be obtained through a statistical regression method. After that, mathematical optimization and sensitivity analysis are performed within the constrained desired design and process space. Consequently, tolerance design via computer experiments enables engineers to optimize design tolerance and manufacturing variation to achieve the highest quality at the most cost effective price during the design and planning stage.

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