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Abstract
In the product design process, the designer needs to figure out how to integrate tolerancing process to ensure the transition from function to
tolerances. Our proposition is to use energy flow modeling in Characteristics-Properties Modeling (CPM). CPM creates a framework
containing function and structure of the product. Energy flow creates the link between function and structure in CPM using energy-based
behavior modeling. Considering both qualitative and quantitative aspects, the result is an approach to create a quantitative function-behavior-
structure relationship to ensure the transition from function to geometrical specifications. This systematic approach can be used to evaluate the
tolerance impact on systems function.
2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license
2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
Peer-review under responsibility of the organizing committee of the 14th CIRP Conference on Computer Aided Tolerancing.
Peer-review under responsibility of the organizing committee of the 14th CIRP Conference on Computer Aided Tolerancing
Keywords: Product development; product modeling; Characteristics-Properties Modeling; CPM; functional analysis; tolerancing; energy flow
2212-8271 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
Peer-review under responsibility of the organizing committee of the 14th CIRP Conference on Computer Aided Tolerancing
doi:10.1016/j.procir.2016.02.010
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functional tolerances. So, a multi-physical approach is needed After creation of the model, in analysis phase, the model is
to assure the transition from function to tolerances taking into used to analyze the modifications impact of product
account both qualitative and quantitative aspects. structure, including tolerances, on product performance.
Conceptual design Tolerancing process
In the second section, after a brief introduction of energy
flow modelling and CPM, the approach is presented (phase 1).
In section 3, it is shown how this approach can be used to
Requirement
Decomposed analyze the impact of tolerance modifications on the
Function, function
Structure performance of the product (phase 2).
Function
After identifying the required functions of sub-systems, Thus, by identifying the relationship between Cis and Pjs in
decisions are made for the structure of the system. The chosen CPM, the designer can find the performance-structure
structure for each sub-system can be an entity or group of relationship. This identification (the synthesis approach) is
entities. In complex systems, CTOC model can be used to done with aid of energy flow.
decompose the function of sub-systems as well.
The third level is about the detailed functional structure of Synthesis
the system. After structural decision making in the previous EC3 EC2 EC1
level, the designer uses energy flow for the relationship of the C1 R MC1
Analysis
2.2. Characteristics-Properties Modeling (CPM)
In the proposed approach, CPM is used as a framework to Fig. 4. An extended schema of CPM
create the model of system. CPM is based on the distinction
between Characteristics and Properties of a product [8]. 2.3. The proposed approach
According to Weber [8,9], Characteristics (Ci) are parameters
in a product that can be modified directly by the designer such In this section, the model synthesis is described step by
as material, dimensions and its tolerances. Properties (Pj) are step using energy flow in CPM in a systematic top-down
those parameters that the designer cannot modify directly. approach. The approach starts from studying the system as a
These parameters can be changed indirectly by the black box as shown in Fig. 5.
modification of the characteristics. For instance, to change a Based on the required properties, the required function is
backlash, one needs to change the dimension of two related defined. According to required function, property(ies) as a
parts. It is necessary to find the Relations (Rij) between Ci and quantitative measure is identified. As an energy-based
Pj. These relations show how the Pjs can be changed by approach, input and output of the system are energy types.
modifications of Ci. Depending on the function of the system, the output energy
Unlike characteristics and properties, there are other type can be the same or different form the input energy type.
parameters that cannot be changed directly or indirectly but Einput Eoutput
they have an impact on the system. These parameters in CPM Required RP1
Function
are called External Conditions (ECk).
P1
In the process of modeling by CPM, there are assumptions,
hypotheses, or simplifications done by the designer in the
design process [13]. These considerations should be
documented as Modeling Conditions (MC) in CPM. P1 RP1
Modeling conditions are defined based on the objective of
the model. So, depends on the objective, different Fig. 5. The first level of the approach System as a black box
environmental effects can be ignored or equations can be
simplified. However, these conditions should be validated As it is shown in Fig. 5, based on the RPj and Pj in energy
depends on their impact on systems function. model, the elements of CPM are created. This representation
An extended schema of CPM, inspired from the original is existed in all levels of decomposition.
model [8], is illustrated in Fig. 4. The major difference of this A full modeling approach is shown in Fig. 6. For a
schema with [8] is having several levels Intermediary practical understanding of the proposed approach, steps are
Properties (IPj) and top-down approach to create the model of explained on a case study. The case study is an oil pump used
product. In a complex product, identifying relationships in automotive industry.
between Pj and Ci is not easy. So, Intermediary Properties In this case study, the required function is delivering oil
(IPj) are used to find the link in different levels of with required speed. As mentioned earlier, the energy flow
decomposition and to have a more comprehensible illustration has two aspects of functional and structural. In Fig. 6, only the
of the model. The creation of CPM includes two approaches: structural aspect is illustrated. So, the structural aspect of
Synthesis to create the model and analysis to analyze the deliver oil is oil pump as shown in Fig. 6. In step (1) of
impact of Ci on Pj. this figure, the system converts mechanical energy into
In CPM terminologies, the required performance of the hydraulic energy in energy point of view. The main property
product is Required Properties (RPj) and the functional here is chosen as oil flow (Q) by the manufacturer. So the
performance of the product is P j. The structure of the product first part of CPM is established as shown in (2).
including dimensions and their tolerances are considered as Ci The second level is to define the required function of sub-
in CPM. systems. In this level the function is decomposed based on
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Oil regulator
(1)
CRPH
Small
shaft
(5) (3)
Ci (7) ECk
p M
m MC2
Z
lh R5
(6) MC1 (4)
lp MC4 (2)
lb hm
CPM
LG V R2
DC R6 Qlr
R9 hr MC3
DG MC4
Required
MC5 R1 Q Q
LC R7 Qlat R4 Ql
R10 ha
H
MC4
Dr R3 v Pj
Ds
R8 Qlab
Equation 9 as the probability of easy assembly is This approach gives a better perspective for creating a new
calculated. This means if the backlash is greater than zero, the product or studying an existed product. For creating a new
assembly is possible. Equation 10 is the possibility of friction product, the approach begins with the required function and
during functioning of the product. Regarding the causes for decomposes the requirements. Therefore, the designer can
friction, the value of 0.001 mm is chosen as the minimum deal with smaller and more manageable design problems.
backlash to avoid friction. Structural decisions are made step by step systematically. So,
The objective in this case study is having specific oil flow it reduces the uncertainty in decision making.
(Q) as output. So, the impact of these modeling conditions is If the product exists, this approach can be used to improve
verified according to the minimum acceptable Q (810-4 the product. By identifying the necessary components of the
m3/s). These probabilities are shown in equation 11 and 12. system, unnecessary costly components (or entities) can be
It is up to the designer and client to accept the modeling identified.
condition based on the result of equations 9-12. Their decision As shown in section 3, one of the applications of this
is based on the objective and precision of the model. approach is to use in tolerance analysis. Thanks to the created
relationships, changing of properties by modification of
4. Conclusion geometrical dimension is possible. Dimensions are limited by
related tolerances. Thus, the link between functional
In product design process, identifying the link between performance and functional tolerances can be established.
functional requirement and the specification of a product is an In analysis phase of the proposed approach, the impact of
important issue. The presented systematic approach creates a tolerances on performance of product can be evaluated. By
pathway for designer from functional requirements to the combining tolerance-cost analysis, the result of this evaluation
product characteristics and their specifications. can help the designer to see if tightening a specific tolerance
Fig. 7 is a schema of our approach compared to Fig. 1. As is worth the cost compared to performance improvement.
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