Checklist: Steps to Create and Validate a 3DCS Tolerance Analysis Model

Creating accurate models can be difficult. There are a variety of steps and tools that need to be used in order to get results that can be applied to manufacturing with confidence. 

Modeling and simulation are important to reducing costs, but can be intimidating prospects for new users.

3DCS, by its very nature of being an advanced tolerance analysis tool, can be complicated for new users. Many of these users are at a loss when it comes to starting a new model on their own. Here is a checklist to help you with your modeling process. 

For more details on individual steps and processes, visit and register at the DCS Community: https://community.3dcs.com

The New DCS Community Brings Customers and Clients a Forum for Questions, Answers and Information on Tolerance Analysis and SPC

The New DCS Community houses an extensive FAQ, with clients able to post questions to be answered by DCS technical experts and DCS Software partners and users. 

Case Study: Structural and Functional Analysis of Drivetrain of Major Transportation System (Humor)

DCS was involved in a previously confidential assignment for a defense OEM to analyze the functional requirements of their primary vehicle's drivetrain. 

DCS has completed a number of projects for aerospace and defense companies, most of which cannot be disclosed. With the declassification of documents in recent years, some of these projects have been approved to be shown.

Closing the Loop Webinar October 26th

Using Measured Plant Data for Problem Solving and Continuous Design Improvements in 3DCS

October 26th - How To Do Closed Loop Quality -- How to incorporate real data into your analysis. Find mean shifts, root cause production issues, test changes.

QDM - Quality Management System - Uses IIot to Deliver Manufacturing Information for Key Decision Making

The Industrial Internet of Things connects design and manufacturing to give true production visibility

Back to Basics Part 1 -

Dimensional Engineering as a Standardized Methodology

For the next few weeks we're going to be going back to basics, discussing Dimensional Management, Tolerance Analysis and Quality Processes

As in many activities such as sports, cooking and especially engineering, a strong foundation is key to success. Whether this is foundational skills like dribbling in Soccer (or Football), chopping and taste testing in cooking, or accounting principles in business, these skills are key to both success and to developing new, advanced skills. In quality and dimensional management, understanding dimensional engineering, tolerance analysis (and oftentimes GD&T), and having clear measurement strategies are important to creating successful projects. 

Experts in Tolerance Analysis Share Their Insight Into Handling Tough Tolerance Analysis Scenarios

Not every model is three pieces of sheet metal and a simple set of bolts. Some models pose a greater challenge than others, and these presenters and workshops combined to help users tackle those challenges. 

Manufacturers From Across the Globe Share Their Successes with 3DCS and Tolerance Analysis

Day 2 of the DCS Conference featured a variety of manufacturers and engineers sharing their experiences and successes with tolerance analysis and QDM WEB and how they have benefited as a result. Here are the highlights from the day:

DCS 2017 Global Technology Conference - a World Class Success 

DCS brought together professionals from across the globe to learn and share experiences about tolerance analysis and discover the latest innovations in the field of dimensional management

DCS hosted their 3rd Global Technology and User Conference last week, bringing together engineers, managers and professionals from aerospace, medical device, automotive, consumer electronics and energy to share insights and experiences in the field of dimensional engineering and tolerance analysis. 

Top Ten Reasons to Attend the DCS Global Technology Conference

The DCS Global Technology Conference brings together engineers from around the world to share, discuss and learn about advancements and accomplishments in dimensional engineering.