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Tolerance Stack-up

Tolerance stack-up analysis is a method for predicting the cumulative effect of manufacturing tolerances on the final dimensions and fit of assembled components. When parts with individual tolerances are assembled together, their tolerances combine in complex ways, often producing a result that is worse than each part individually. Stack-up analysis ensures that the final assembly will function correctly despite individual part tolerances, or identifies where tighter tolerances are necessary.

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Tolerance Stack-up Analysis and Accumulation Methods

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Drake, P. J. (2006). Dimensioning and Tolerancing Handbook (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill. · ISBN 0-07-145215-8
Harris, K. (1999). Engineering Tolerance Stack-up and Analysis. Society of Automotive Engineers. · ISBN 0-7680-0343-0
Graves, S. C., & Redfield, C. (2005). Tolerance stack analysis of automotive assemblies. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 127(3), 645-652. · URL

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