Tolerance Analysis Case Studies & White Papers
Tolerance Analysis CASE STUDIES
By adopting CETOL 6σ, Hilliard has saved significant time and money in multiple areas of their design process. They’ve removed bottlenecks from their design process, reduced tolerance issues during manufacturing, and improved their ability to troubleshoot production issues. With a return on investment (ROI) that surpassed all estimates, Hilliard plans to increase their adoption of CETOL 6σ across other engineer departments in the future. READ MORE…
Tolerance analysis on STIHL hedge trimmer HSA 94
CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis contributes to high quality for STIHL battery products READ MORE…
Through the CETOL 6σ analysis of the propagation of the tolerances within the dimensional chain it has been possible to identify the dimensions and tolerances with the major impact on the functional measurements and therefore to act in a targeted way for the resolution of potential non-compliances, avoiding the generalization of their treatment. READ MORE…
Phillips Plastics implemented CETOL 6σ in their design process for a drug delivery device. The end result was a more robust design, improved product quality and reduced costs. READ MORE…
Engineers at ZF Electronic utilized CETOL 6σ on their automotive door latch assembly, identifying design areas that were sensitive to variation prior to entering production. The end result was substantial cost savings and time-to-market benefits. READ MORE…
This customer used CETOL 6σ to manage mechanical variation and perfect the cam-roller design for the delivery of its zero-degree wrench to the professional and consumer market. READ MORE…
Learn how this customer utilized CETOL 6σ a very strategic approach to minimize the costs associated with warranty claims. READ MORE…
Cummins Engine Brazil used CETOL 6σ as a component of a Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA) it performed to verify the length of a FEAD (Front Engine Drive Accessories) belt path. The results were used to make improvements in the assembly line and in the design itself. READ MORE…
FN Manufacturing employed CETOL 6σ to analyze its product lines, allowing for optimization of existing tolerances. READ MORE…
Tolerance Analysis WHITE PAPERS
UNDERSTANDING STATISTICAL TOLERANCE ANALYSIS
A statistical tolerance analysis is when you take a set of variance inputs to calculate variation on the desired output. In mechanical engineering,
this is done when you have multiple features, each with tolerance values and an analysis is performed for the entire assembly. In mechanical design, certain performance characteristics are typically the result of the dimensions on the individual parts. READ MORE…
This paper explores a new second-order tolerance analysis (SOTA) method, the development of which was motivated by the differences in capabilities between the Linearized Method and Monte Carlo simulation of tolerance analysis. READ MORE…
FUNCTIONAL INTERFACE-BASED ASSEMBLY MODELING
The continuing market pressures for development and delivery of new products faster, cheaper, and at higher quality are driving the need for assembly models that not only provide information regarding both design and manufacturing issues. This paper presents two key aspects of an approach to assembly modeling that will support the extended challenges of today’s design and manufacturing environments. READ MORE…
Tolerance Stack-Ups are vital calculations used to address mechanical fit and mechanical performance requirements. They represent the cumulative effect of part tolerance with respect to an assembly requirement. READ MORE…
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a customer-focused product development attitude and methodology that effectively translates the Voice of The Customer (VOC) into a robust design. READ MORE…
Tolerance analysis is a name given to a variety of approaches utilized in product design to understand how sources of variation in part dimensions and assembly constraints affect capability of a product to meet customer expectations. READ MORE…
TOLERANCE STACKUP JUSTIFICATION
The importance of a standardized approach to solving Tolerance Analysis problems cannot be overstated. Equally important is the need to communicate the results of a Tolerance Stackup. Rarely, if ever, is a Tolerance Stackup done without the need to share the results or to convince someone else to make a change. READ MORE…