What's New in CETOL 6σ 12.3 and 12.4: Join Our Webinar
Radial clearance, component temperatures, and fastener fit can each influence assembly function. Evaluating those conditions requires measurements and modeling workflows that reflect how your product fits together and operates.
Sigmetrix will explore these challenges in the What’s New CETOL 12.3 and 12.4 Webinar on November 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. EST. Join Stephen Werst, Director of Customer Success and Product Strategy, for a demonstration of CETOL updates and a look at additional capabilities covered in the presentation.
Key Takeaways: CETOL 6σ Webinar Topics
- Evaluate minimum radial clearance and maximum radial misalignment with two new measurements designed for nominally coaxial features.
- Assign temperatures to individual parts and subassemblies within assembly states, retaining those settings when you clone a state.
- Review clearer CAD overlays, notifications for out-of-date measurement results, and options for sharing report templates and analyzer layouts.
- Explore CETOL 12.4 topics including joints from patterns, grouped sensitivity and contribution results, expanded reports, and joint cloning.
- Join Sigmetrix on November 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. EST to see updates relevant to your tolerance analysis workflow.
Evaluate Radial Clearance and Misalignment with Coaxial Measurements
CETOL 6σ 12.3 adds two measurements for nominally coaxial features: Min. Radial Gap and Radial Misalignment. The first evaluates minimum radial clearance in any direction between cylinders. The second evaluates maximum misalignment across all directions between axes.
These capabilities address applications such as motor stator-to-rotor air gaps, assembly-level position requirements between diameters, and statistical bolt clearance. They extend the questions you can investigate with CETOL 6σ before committing to manufacturing decisions.
Model Component Temperatures Within Assembly States
CETOL 6σ 12.3 lets you specify temperatures for individual parts and subassemblies within an assembly state. If your product contains components at different temperatures, you can represent those conditions within the analysis rather than treating the assembly as a single thermal condition.
Part- and subassembly-level temperatures are preserved when you clone the assembly state. That supports comparison of operating scenarios while retaining the component settings already defined.
For your next analysis review, consider which operating conditions matter to fit and function. Connecting those conditions to manufacturing cost and quality keeps the modeling effort focused on product requirements.
Interpret CETOL Models with Clearer Visuals and Notifications
Improved CAD overlays in CETOL 6σ 12.3 make measurement, joint, and other object symbols more visible, especially on high-resolution displays. Measurement symbols also communicate direction and endpoints more clearly.
A new advisor message identifies affected measurements when a model change may invalidate previously solved results. The release also adds a 2T/3 trapezoidal input distribution option and alternate paths for shared report stylesheets, templates, and analyzer layouts.
Consistent interpretation remains important alongside interface improvements. Sigmetrix offers product training [Last open class in 2026 on December 1st to the 4th, 2026] covering model validation, results interpretation, and reporting for applying these workflows to your assemblies.
Explore CETOL 12.4 Joint, Analysis, and Reporting Updates
The CETOL 12.4 portion of the presentation covers Joint from Patterns, including fixed and floating virtual fasteners, fit calculations, and tolerance adjustment. Virtual fasteners also support pin-and-slot combinations.
Additional topics include grouping sensitivities and contributions for the same variable across multiple part instances, with BOM list and BOM tree analyzer layouts. You will also see reporting topics covering fastener fits, advisor messages, calculated limits, part temperatures, results plots, and excluding selected parts.
A Model Object Count report template, profile applied to width features, and cloning multiple joints complete the presentation’s 12.4 topics. For support applying modeling methods to specific products, Sigmetrix provides engineering consulting.
Review CETOL Data Exchange with VariSight
CETOL 6σ 12.3 improves data exchange with VariSight. Exchange options become available through the File menu after configuring VariSight settings in the Paths tab of Application Options.
The presentation notes that this capability requires a future compatible VariSight version. Confirm compatibility before planning deployment; the webinar is an opportunity to understand the workflow without assuming that every integration component is already available.
For organizations developing model-based definition practices, keeping analysis information connected to product data supports traceability as designs evolve.
Register for the November 5 CETOL Webinar
Join Stephen Werst on November 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. EST for the What’s New CETOL 12.3 and 12.4 Webinar. The session is relevant to current CETOL users, design engineers, and tolerance analysts evaluating these capabilities for their work.
As you review the topics, identify an assembly requirement that involves radial clearance, temperature differences, or fastener fit. Use that requirement to assess how the demonstrated capabilities fit your analysis process.
Reserve your spot through the webinar registration form. Sigmetrix will send you the access link.
FAQs About the CETOL 12.3 and 12.4 Webinar
When is the CETOL webinar?
The Sigmetrix webinar takes place November 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. EST. Stephen Werst, Director of Customer Success and Product Strategy, will present CETOL updates. Complete the registration form to reserve your place and receive the access link.
Who should attend the CETOL webinar?
Current CETOL users, design engineers, and tolerance analysts are the intended audience. The topics are particularly relevant if you evaluate coaxial clearance, component temperatures, or joint behavior. Sigmetrix also offers tolerance analysis training for developing the underlying analysis methods.
Does the webinar cover both CETOL versions?
Yes. The Sigmetrix webinar covers CETOL 12.3 and 12.4 topics. The agenda includes coaxial measurements, component temperature settings, interface updates, VariSight interactions, and joint and analysis updates. The presentation provides additional detail on reporting and model-building capabilities.
