A genetic algorithm-based solution to optimal tolerance synthesis of mechanical assemblies with alternative manufacturing processes: Focus on complex tolerancing problems

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 42, Issue 24, 2004, Pages 5185-5215

  Singh, P K ^a   Jain, P K ^b   Jain, S C ^b  

^a Ctrl Inst Eng Technol Longowal   (India)

^b INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE   (India)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

FITS AND TOLERANCES; FREQUENCY MULTIPLYING CIRCUITS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION; PROBLEM SOLVING;

COMPLEX COST FUNCTIONS; MANUFACTURING PROCESSES; MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES; OPTIMAL TOLERANCE SYNTHESIS;

OPTIMAL SYSTEMS;

EID: 10344267586     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540410001733931     Document Type: Article

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