Theoretical Foundations for Tuning Parameter Tolerance Design Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • 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 rather than increasing component precision. This change is the addition of a tuning parameter. Statistical models are used to developed a framework for the tuning parameter design method. Also developed is a new dimensionless design parameter which ranks candidate tuning parameters. The step-by-step tuning parameter design method is applied to a heavy duty manual stapler as a clarifying example.

name of conference

  • Volume 3: 5th Design for Manufacturing Conference

published proceedings

  • Volume 3: 5th Design for Manufacturing Conference

author list (cited authors)

  • McAdams, D. A., & Wood, K. L.

citation count

  • 1

complete list of authors

  • McAdams, Daniel A||Wood, Kristin L

publication date

  • September 2000