Result Visualization and Documentation of Tolerance Simulations of Mechanisms

Walter M, Pribek M, Sprügel T, Wartzack S (2015)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2015

Pages Range: 11-20

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED15), Vol. 4: Design for X, 27.-30. Juli 2015, Mailand, 2015, S. 11-20.

Event location: Mailand IT

URI: https://www.mfk.uni-erlangen.de?file=pubmfk_563784562ea34

Abstract

Imprecise manufacturing processes lead to products which differ in their dimensions and shape. As a consequence, the product developer has to specify appropriate tolerances to limit these deviations and thus to ensure the adequate functional and aesthetic quality of the final products. These tolerances, however, affect several departments of a company, such as manufacturing, technical procurement, metrology or quality control. Hence, insights gained during tolerance analysis and tolerance synthesis must be documented and visualized in a clear and comprehensive manner toward all departments involved.
This paper presents an academic recommendation on a comprehensive visualization and documentation of the results of statistical tolerance simulations, focusing on systems in motion which underlie different kinds of deviations. These so-called mechanisms demand a more detailed result visualization than common static (non-moving) systems. The implemented academic tool called “Tol/Mech–insight” provides a comprehensive result visualization and documentation for tolerance simulations of mechanisms and may serve as a sufficient basis for decision-making among experts in various departments.

Authors with CRIS profile

Michael Walter Chair of Engineering Design Michael Pribek Chair of Engineering Design Tobias Sprügel Chair of Engineering Design Sandro Wartzack Chair of Engineering Design

Related research project(s)

Functional product validation and optimization of technical systems in motion as a part of product lifecycle oriented tolerance management Dec. 1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2016

How to cite

APA:

Walter, M., Pribek, M., Sprügel, T., & Wartzack, S. (2015). Result Visualization and Documentation of Tolerance Simulations of Mechanisms. In Weber, C.; Husung, S.; Cantamessa, M.; Cascini, G.; Marjanovic, D.; Graziosi, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED15), Vol. 4: Design for X, 27.-30. Juli 2015, Mailand, 2015, S. 11-20. (pp. 11-20). Mailand, IT.

MLA:

Walter, Michael, et al. "Result Visualization and Documentation of Tolerance Simulations of Mechanisms." Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED15), Mailand Ed. Weber, C.; Husung, S.; Cantamessa, M.; Cascini, G.; Marjanovic, D.; Graziosi, S., 2015. 11-20.

BibTeX: Download