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Joint Alternatives for Dual Inlet Mufflers
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Abstract
A joint system for a dual inlet muffler has been designed which allows the muffler system to be better aligned during assembly. The system uses a slip-fit joint coupled with a ball-and-flair joint. This combination decreases variations in manufacturing and assembly thus, improving tailpipe variability in the vehicle build.
The slip-fit/ball-flair joint was compared to conventional inlet systems of flat flanges and flex-couplings. A Variable Simulation Analysis (VSA) audit, finite element analysis of the joint strengths, and variable cost study all showed advantages for the slip-fit/ball-flair system.
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Teasdale, T., Sloss, J., Bondaruk, H., Antal, J. et al., "Joint Alternatives for Dual Inlet Mufflers," SAE Technical Paper 962167, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/962167.Also In
References
- Wearring, C. Slon, C. “Process Capability Measurements for Complex Assemblies” SAE Paper 911641
- Wearring, C. Slon, C. Identifying Sources of Build Variation Using VSA Audit” SAE Paper 911644