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Variation propagation control in straight-build assemblies: 2D case study.

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Tanweer Hussian Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Ghulam Yasin Shaikh Department of Industrial Engineering & Management, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Shakil Ahmed Shaikh Department of Industrial Engineering & Management, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Abstract
It is essential that rotating engines are assembled so that they are straight (straight-build) to satisfy the vibration and functional requirements of the engine. Geometric variations in different components can have a significant impact on the straight-build of an assembly. This paper considers the use of optimization methods to take account of these geometric variations. Five assembly-optimization methods for the straight build of an assembly are investigated with the aid of a connective assembly model that calculates the variation propagation in the assembly. The optimization methods used are; (i) minimizing the distances from component centers to table axis; (ii) minimizing the distance between actual and nominal component centers; (iii) minimizing the angular errors between actual and nominal planes; (iv) target-axis build assembly optimization; (v) changing-axis-build assembly optimization. Two 2D case-studies are investigated to analyse the suitability of the different optimization procedures. Simulation results show that optimization Procedures 1 and 3 have great potential to be applied to real assemblies.
Publication Details
Page(s) 71-80
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Published Journal: Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Year: 2013

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