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Application of Variation Simulation in Body Assembly Process Design
Technical Paper
2001-01-3064
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
Build variation has long been recognized as one of the most important factors in vehicle performance. In this study an elastic assembly simulation program is used to guide a wheelhouse assembly process design to reduce build variation. Five (5) different clamping schemes are evaluated through the simulation program. From the five proposed process design choices, the best assembly process was identified, which results in reduced assembly variation and less tooling and manufacturing costs.
Two different variation simulation approaches, one based on perturbation and the other based on Design of Experiments, were used to predict the assembly variation. Good agreement between the two approaches provided a validity check for the simulation tool.
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Cao, T., Rastogi, C., and Hsieh, C., "Application of Variation Simulation in Body Assembly Process Design," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-3064, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-3064.Also In
SAE 2001 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems
Number: V110-6; Published: 2002-09-15
Number: V110-6; Published: 2002-09-15
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