Manufacturing Simulation Takes Tolerance Analysis to the Next Level
Tolerance Analysis often refers to just part tolerance stacks, leaving out a large piece of the big picture
Common tolerance analysis determines the combined variation from a series of interconnected parts in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional stack, such as below. Done commonly in Excel, these analyses are excellent for quick answers and simple assemblies. They do fall short quickly when you need to consider larger number of components, parts in three-dimensional configurations, and of course, starting over every time there is a design change or different output needed. The example below also depicts some complications with even a basic one dimensional stack.
