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The dimensional variation analysis of complex mechanical systems

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posted on 2014-01-20, 13:20 authored by Leslie C. Sleath
Dimensional variation analysis (DVA) is a computer based simulation process used to identify potential assembly process issues due the effects of component part and assembly variation during manufacture. The sponsoring company has over a number of years developed a DVA process to simulate the variation behaviour of a wide range of static mechanical systems. This project considers whether the current DVA process used by the sponsoring company is suitable for the simulation of complex kinematic systems. The project, which consists of three case studies, identifies several issues that became apparent with the current DVA process when applied to three types of complex kinematic systems. The project goes on to develop solutions to the issues raised in the case studies in the form of new or enhanced methods of information acquisition, simulation modelling and the interpretation and presentation of the simulation output Development of these methods has enabled the sponsoring company to expand the range of system types that can be successfully simulated and significantly enhances the information flow between the DVA process and the wider product development process.

Funding

EPSRC, I-DMSOLUTIONS

History

School

  • Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Research Unit

  • Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Engineering (CICE)

Publisher

© Leslie Sleath

Publication date

2014

Notes

Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree Doctor of Engineering (Eng.D.), at Loughborough University

Language

  • en

Qualification name

  • EngD

Qualification level

  • Doctoral

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