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Graphical approach to tolerance charting—A “maze chart” method

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This paper presents a simple graphical method to represent the process links between surface planes, and leads to ease in performing the validity of a process plan. The approach used the linear optimisation software, LINDO, to solve the respectively linear working dimension and manufacturing tolerance equations. An example is also included to illustrate the method.

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

    B. K. A. Ngoi & C. S. Tan

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Ngoi, B.K.A., Tan, C.S. Graphical approach to tolerance charting—A “maze chart” method. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 13, 282–289 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01179610

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