Non-linear dimensional variation analysis for sheet metal assemblies by contact modeling

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

Volumn 44, Issue 1-2, 2007, Pages 34-44

  Liao, Xiaoyun ^a   Wang, G Gary ^b  

^a Motor Coach Industries   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Contact modeling; Dimensional variation analysis; Finite element method; Non rigid assembly

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; FRICTION; PRODUCT DESIGN; QUALITY CONTROL; SHEET METAL;

CONTACT MODELING; DIMENSIONAL QUALITY OF PRODUCT ASSEMBLY; DIMENSIONAL VARIATION ANALYSIS; NON-LINEAR DIMENSIONAL VARIATION ANALYSIS;

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD;

EID: 36248992329     PISSN: 0168874X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.finel.2007.08.009     Document Type: Article

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