Study on the tolerance allocation optimization by fuzzy-set weight-center evaluation method

Abstract

The tolerance allocation optimization method by fuzzy-set weight-center evaluation is used to derive the manufacturing difficulty coefficient, through quantifying the manufacturing condition factors which all affect the manufacturing cost, including the forming means of the blank, element size, machining surface features, operator’s skills, and material’s machinability. The coefficient is then converted into a weight factor used in the inversed square model representing the relationship between the cost and tolerance, a cost-objective function model based on optimal tolerance allocation according to the manufacturing conditions is thus established for optimizing and allocating the tolerances. Integrating this model into computer-aided-tolerance-allocation makes it more convenient, accurate, and feasible.