Tolerancing for Enhanced Quality and Optimum Cost

  • S. C. Diplaris
  • M. M. Sfantsikopoulos
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Abstract

The two component clearance (or interference) cylindrical fits predominate in mechanical engineering. Industrial data, experimental research and / or theoretical analysis establish for these fits upper and lower clearance limits. In accordance with the Taguchi concept any other clearance than an ideal one will contribute to lower product quality. Closer dimensional tolerances that are required in order to pursue nominal clearances impose, nevertheless, higher manufacturing costs. The paper presents a new methodology for Cost — and — Quality optimum tolerancing for both the assembly fit dimensions that takes into consideration not only the relevant manufacturing parameters and the reject costs but also enhanced quality requirements as those represented by the Taguchi approach.

Keywords

Machine Cost Tolerance Zone Lower Product Quality Taguchi Approach High Manufacturing Cost 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • S. C. Diplaris
    • 1
  • M. M. Sfantsikopoulos
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Mechanical EngineeringNational Technical University of AthensZografou (Athens)Greece

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