Models for Computer Aided Tolerancing in Design and Manufacturing

A Unified Approach to Design of Assemblies Integrating Nominal and Variation Design.- Virtual Gauge Representation for Geometric Tolerances in CAD-CAM Systems.- Modal Expression of Form Defects.- Dependence and Independence of Variations of a Geometric Object.- A Model for a Coherent and Complete Tolerancing Process.- Tolerance-Maps Applied to the Straightness and Orientation of an Axis.- Information Modeling to Manage Tolerances during Product and Process Design.- Relative Positioning of Planar Parts in Toleranced Assemblies.- Geometrical Variations Management in a Multi-Disciplinary Environment with the Jacobian-Torsor Model.- Tolerance Analysis and Synthesis by Means of Deviation Domains, Axi-Symmetric Cases.- Re-Design of Mechanical Assemblies using the Unified Jacobian-Torsor Model for Tolerance Analysis.- Complex Mechanical Structure Tolerancing by Means of Hyper-graphs.- An Efficient Solution to the Discrete Least-Cost Tolerance Allocation Problem with General Loss Functions.- Monitoring Coordinate Measuring Machines by User-Defined Calibrated Parts.- Evaluation of Geometric Deviations in Sculptured Surfaces Using Probability Density Estimation.- How to Automate the Geometrical Tolerances Inspection: A Reverse Engineering Approach.- A New Algorithm to Assess Revolute Surfaces through Theory of Surface Continuous Symmetry.- Statistical Modelling of Geometrical Invariant Sampled Sets.- Simulation of the Manufacturing Process in a Tolerancing Point of View: Generic Resolution of the Positioning Problem.- Surface Best Fit: Generated Distribution of the Real Manufacturing Process.- Position Deviation of a Holes Pattern Due to Six-Point Locating Principle.- Tolerance Assignment Using Genetic Algorithm for Production Planning.- Impact of Geometric Uncertainties Onto theOperating Performance of a Mechanical System.- Influence of the Standard Components Integration on the Tolerancing Activity.- Surfaces Seam Analysis.- Statistical Tolerance Analysis of Gears by Tooth Contact Analysis.- Tolerance Analysis and Allocation using Tolerance-Maps for a Power Saw Assembly.- Error Analysis of a NanoMechanical Drill.- Tolerance Synthesis of Higher Kinematic Pairs.- Geometrical Study of Assembly Behaviour, Taking into Accounts Rigid Components’ Deviations, Actual Geometric Variations and Deformations.- Practical Implications in Tolerance Analysis of Sheet Metal Assemblies: Experiences from an Automotive Application.- Predicting Deformation of Compliant Assemblies Using Covariant Statistical Tolerance Analysis.- Elastic Clearance Domain and Use Rate Concept Applications to Ball Bearings and Gears.- Tolerance Verification for Sheet Metal Bending Factors Influencing Dimensional Accuracy of Bent Parts.