Abstract
In this paper, a novel technique is presented to solve tolerance design problems. To achieve the desired performance tolerance, the technique uses a subtle, but significant, change in the design: the addition of a tuning parameter in place of an increase in component precision. Statistical models are used to develop a framework for the tuning parameter design method. Also developed is a new, dimensionless design metric which ranks candidate tuning parameters. A step-by-step method is developed for the application of tuning parameters using this metric. The step-by-step tuning parameter design method is applied to a heavy-duty manual stapler as a clarifying example.
Recommended Citation
D. A. McAdams and K. L. Wood, "Tuning Parameter Tolerance Design: Foundations, Methods, and Measures," Research in Engineering Design - Theory, Applications, and Concurrent Engineering, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 152 - 162, Springer, Jan 2000.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s001630050030
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Design metric; Design principles; Dimensionless design parameter; Formal design methods; Tolerance design; Tuning parameter design
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0934-9839
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 Springer, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2000
