An Approach to the Sensitivity Analysis in Variation Simulations considering Form Deviations

摘要

In tolerance and variation simulations, sensitivity analyses are used to assess the influences of tolerance specifications and geometrical deviations on the assembly key characteristics and to support product and process developers in deriving more suitable tolerancing decisions and in optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes. However, established methods to the sensitivity analysis in the context of variation simulations disregard important statistical dependencies, which occur when considering form deviations. To overcome these shortcomings, an approach to the density-based sensitivity analysis in variation simulations considering form deviations based on Skin Model Shapes is presented. The method is highlighted and discussed employing a typical tolerance analysis case study.