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The apparent path tracing approach to tolerance charting

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This paper presents a simple and straightforward, expeditious and accurate approach towards tolerance charting. Its simplicity in logic and approach allows a newcomer in this field to quickly develop expertise in process tolerance charting. The approach is used in conjunction with linear optimisation software, LINDO, to determine the optimal dimensions and tolerances for the part that is being processed. An example is given to illustrate the approach.

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  1. School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, 2263, Singapore

    B. K. A. Ngoi & K. C. Cheong

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Ngoi, B.K.A., Cheong, K.C. The apparent path tracing approach to tolerance charting. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 14, 580–587 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01301702

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