title: Save money by understanding variance and tolerancing.
abstract: Manufacturing processes are inherently variable, which results in component and assembly variance. Unless process capability, variance and tolerancing are fully understood, incorrect design tolerances may be applied, which will lead to more expensive tooling, inflated production costs, high reject rates, product recalls and excessive warranty costs. A methodology is described for correctly allocating tolerances and performing appropriate analyses.
authors.affiliation: Team Consulting Ltd, Ickleton. Cambridge, UK. stuart.kay@team-consulting.com
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stuart
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000191:economics; D012984:Software; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical