Variation Feedback and 3D Visualization of Geometrical Inspection Data

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fredrik Wandeba¨ck ◽  
Rikard So¨derberg ◽  
Johan S. Carlson ◽  
Per-Johan Wahlborg ◽  
Lars Lindkvist ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Sources Of Variation ◽  
Feature Based ◽  
Geometrical Variation ◽  
Production Output ◽  
Inspection Data ◽  
Variation Simulation ◽  
Industrial Problem

There is no type of manufacturing process that is not afflicted by variation. Activities intended to ensure the quality of a company’s geometry processes are usually referred to as geometry assurance activities. One clear industrial problem is to understand the relations between the products concept and the manufacturing process. Dimensional data is a very important source of experience of how a product’s geometry has worked in the interaction with the actual manufacturing system. Users therefore need good analysis and presentation tools of geometry outcomes to support both the product developers and production engineers in the analysis of the production output and its consequences. Today the dimensional data can be difficult to obtain or access, and is not necessarily presented in such a way as to provide the user with all necessary information. This paper presents how presentation and analysis tools of geometrical inspection data can be taken a step further. New functionality for feature based 3D visualization of inspection data has been developed which integrates the variation simulation platform and the inspection data database. The goal has been to create better tools for analysis of geometrical variation and increase the understanding of the sources of variation.

Geometry Assurance Integrating Process Variation With Simulation of Spring-In for Composite Parts and Assemblies

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia Jareteg ◽  
Kristina Wärmefjord ◽  
Christoffer Cromvik ◽  
Rikard Söderberg ◽  
Lars Lindkvist ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Process Variation ◽  
New Product ◽  
Metal Parts ◽  
Geometrical Variation ◽  
New Feature ◽  
Assurance Process ◽  
Variation Simulation ◽  
Integrating Process ◽  
Real Complex

Geometrical variation and deviation in all the manufacturing processes affect the quality of the final product. Therefore, geometry assurance is an important tool in the design phase of a new product. In the automotive and aviation industries where the use of composite parts is increasing drastically, new tools within variation simulations are needed. Composite parts tend to deviate more from nominal specification compared to metal parts. Methods to simulate the manufacturing process of composites have been developed before. In this paper, we present how to combine the process variation simulation of composites with traditional variation simulations. The proposed method is demonstrated on a real complex subassembly, representing part of an aircraft wing-box. Since traditional variation simulation methods are not able to capture the spring-in and the special deviation behavior of composites, the proposed method adds a new feature and reliability to the geometry assurance process of composite assemblies.

Combining Variation Simulation With Thermal Expansion for Geometry Assurance

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Lorin ◽  
Lars Lindkvist ◽  
Rikard Söderberg ◽  
Robert Sandboge
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Thermal Stresses ◽  
Development Phase ◽  
Functional Quality ◽  
Geometrical Variation ◽  
The Right ◽  
Variation Simulation

In every set of assembled products there are geometrical variation and deviations from nominal dimensions. This can lead to products that are difficult to assemble or products not fulfilling functional or aesthetical requirements. In several industries variation simulation is used to predict assembly variation in the development phase. This analysis is usually done under the condition of room temperature only. However, for some materials, such as plastics, the thermal expansion can be significant in the intended environmental span of the product. In an assembly, this can lead to thermal stresses and parts that will deform. To avoid this problem, locating schemes need to be designed to allow for the right behavior while exposed to varying temperatures. In this work the effect of thermal expansion is studied in the context of variation simulation. A virtual tool for this end is also presented. An example from the automotive industry is used where the combined effect of thermal expansion and assembly variation is analyzed. It is shown that it may not be sufficient to simply add the result from thermal analysis to assembly variation. Hence, to assure the geometrical and functional quality of assembled products, during its use, variation simulations need to be combined with thermal stresses.

Geometry Assurance Integrating Process Variation With Simulation of Spring-In for Composite Parts and Assemblies

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia Jareteg ◽  
Kristina Wärmefjord ◽  
Christoffer Cromvik ◽  
Rikard Söderberg ◽  
Lars Lindkvist ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Process Variation ◽  
New Product ◽  
Metal Parts ◽  
Geometrical Variation ◽  
New Feature ◽  
Assurance Process ◽  
Variation Simulation ◽  
Integrating Process ◽  
Real Complex

Geometrical variation and deviation in all manufacturing processes affect quality of the final product. Therefore geometry assurance is an important tool in the design phase of a new product. In the automotive and aviation industries where the use of composite parts is increasing drastically, new tools within variation simulations are needed. Composite parts tend to deviate more from nominal specification compared to metal parts. Methods to simulate the manufacturing process of composites have been developed before. In this paper we present how to combine the process variation simulation of composites with traditional variation simulations. The proposed method is demonstrated on a real complex subassembly, representing part of an aircraft wing-box. Since traditional variation simulation methods are not able to capture the spring-in and the special deviation behavior of composites, the proposed method adds a new feature and reliability to the geometry assurance process of composite assemblies.

Application Of Cusum Chart In Control Of Paper Quality

GIS Business ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1062-1069
Author(s):  
S.Ramesh ◽  
B.A.Vasu
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cusum Chart ◽  
Paper Machine ◽  
Statistical Control ◽  
Operating Characteristics ◽  
Small Shift

This paper is an attempt to assess if the manufacturing process of paper machine is in statistical control thereby improving the quality of paper being produced in a paper industry at the time of process itself. Quality is the foremost criteria for achieving the business target. Therefore, emphasis was made on controlling the quality of paper at the time of manufacturing process itself, rather than checking the finished lots at a later time.  This control on quality will help the industry deduct the small shift in the process parameters and modify the operating characteristics at the time of production itself rather than receiving complaints from customers at a later stage.  This paper describes controlling quality at the time of manufacture itself and helps the industry to concentrate on quality at low cost. The researcher has collected primary data at a leading paper industry during October, 2019.  Though X-bar and Range charges were primarily used, CUSUM charts were used to sense the minor shifts in manufacturing process, to explore the possibility of adjusting process parameters during manufacture of paper.

A Framework for Non-Nominal Visualization and Perceived Quality Evaluation

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ola Wagersten ◽  
Karin Forslund ◽  
Casper Wickman ◽  
Rikard So¨derberg
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Process ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
Functional Quality ◽  
Quality Aspects ◽  
System Solution ◽  
Comprehensive Framework ◽  
Variation Simulation ◽  
Support Evaluation

Perceived Quality clusters different aspects that influence the customer’s perception of non-functional quality on a product that are perceive through senses. All together those aspects and the harmony between them reflect the producer’s ability to control product parameters and thereby also mirror the functional quality of the product. High Perceived Quality cannot be added to the product at the end of the developing process. Project prerequisites, system solution, factory capability etc. are criterion to succeed. Therefore, it is important to be able to evaluate Perceived Quality early in the process when product system solutions and architecture are defined, although data maturity is low. This paper presents a comprehensive framework to manage and support evaluation of Perceived Quality aspects in a product development process. The framework is based on an industrial process in combination with recent research within the field. The framework focuses on activities that can be performed at different stages in the developing process based on maturity of the CAD or styling data. For example, if the styling data is divided into different components by split-lines it has reached higher level of maturity then styling data that not has been divided. Consequently, the choice of applied method is based on data maturity, regardless phase in the developing process. The framework contains methods based on several different simulation and analysis techniques. Design methods, Computer-Aided Tolerancing and FEA based non-rigid variation simulation are represented in the framework.

scholarly journals Porosity Analysis of Additive Manufactured Parts Using CAQ Technology

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1142
Author(s):  
Peter Pokorný ◽  
Štefan Václav ◽  
Jana Petru ◽  
Michaela Kritikos
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Scanning Speed ◽  
Additive Technologies ◽  
Integration Time ◽  
Detector Resolution ◽  
Porosity Analysis ◽  
3D Scans ◽  
Printing Direction ◽  
Non Destructive

Components produced by additive technology are implemented in various spheres of industry, such as automotive or aerospace. This manufacturing process can lead to making highly optimized parts. There is not enough information about the quality of the parts produced by additive technologies, especially those made from metal powder. The research in this article deals with the porosity of components produced by additive technologies. The components used for the research were manufactured by the selective laser melting (SLM) method. The shape of these components is the same as the shape used for the tensile test. The investigated parts were printed with orientation in two directions, Z and XZ with respect to the machine platform. The printing strategy was “stripe”. The material used for printing of the parts was SS 316L-0407. The printing parameters were laser power of 200 W, scanning speed of 650 mm/s, and the thickness of the layer was 50 µm. A non-destructive method was used for the components’ porosity evaluation. The scanning was performed by CT machine METROTOM 1500. The radiation parameters used for getting 3D scans were voltage 180 kV, current 900 µA, detector resolution 1024 × 1024 px, voxel size 119.43 µm, number of projections 1050, and integration time 2000 ms. This entire measurement process responds to the computer aided quality (CAQ) technology. VG studio MAX 3.0 software was used to evaluate the obtained data. The porosity of the parts with Z and XZ orientation was also evaluated for parts’ thicknesses of 1, 2, and 3 mm, respectively. It has been proven by this experimental investigation that the printing direction of the part in the additive manufacturing process under question affects its porosity.

Machining Feature-Based CAD/CAPP for STEP-NC

2014 ◽  
Vol 598 ◽  
pp. 591-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Yan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Process Planning ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Operation Planning ◽  
Computer Aided Process Planning ◽  
Machining Feature ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Feature Based ◽  
Cam Systems

ISO 14649, known as STEP-NC, is new model of data transfer between CAD/CAM systems and CNC machines. In this paper, the modeling based on machining feature is proposed. The machining feature comes from the manufacturing process considering the restriction of machining technology and machining resource. Then the framework for computer aided process planning is presented, where the algorithms of operation planning is studied. The practical example has been provided and results indicate that machining feature based model can integrate with CAPP and STEP-NC seamlessly.

Inline Inspection: Both Effective Data Collection and Interpretation Needed to Achieve High Quality Reporting Results

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Walker ◽  
Paul Mallaburn ◽  
Derek Balmer
Keyword(s):  
Financial Risk ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Quality Reporting ◽  
Certification Standard ◽  
Consensus Standard ◽  
Inspection Data

Historically, pipeline operators have tended to place more weight on inline inspection tool specifications than on the inherent design and reporting capabilities of the service providers themselves. While internal collection of integrity data is very important, it’s imperative that vendors, also, have high levels of expertise and effective quality control systems in place to successfully analyze exceedingly high volumes of inspection data. The quality of inspection information is vital to assessing if a pipeline is fit for purpose now and/or into the future. Integrity managers attempting to reduce overall operating risk by making decisions based on inaccurate or poor quality reporting are in fact exposing their networks to greater safety and financial risk. Recognizing these risks and that inline inspection (ILI) is an overall system that needs to be formally qualified, operators and ILI service providers have collaborated to develop several international standards. The most recent is the umbrella API-1163 industry consensus standard, which is now being widely adopted, primarily in USA. This standard provides requirements and recommended practices for qualification of the entire ILI process. Two companion standards: ASNT In-line Personnel Qualification and Certification Standard No. ILI-PQ and NACE Recommended Practice In-Line Inspection of Pipelines RP0102 combine to address specific requirements for personnel who operate and analyze the results of ILI systems. In Europe, the Pipeline Operators Forum (POF) has, also, established specific requirements for ILI reporting processes and data formats. However, these standards do not define how operators and vendors must meet these requirements. To follow will be a story about how an ILI service provider embraced a holistic approach to address these standards’ requirements, in particular in the areas of data analysis, reporting, and dig verification due to their significant importance in assuring the final quality of its deliverables. A key outcome desired will be to provide operators with greater insight into what best practices and technologies ILI service providers should have embraced and invested in to insure reliable service delivery.

Optimal Parameter Design of Solder Residue in Flip Chip Process by Using Taguchi Method

2010 ◽  
Vol 443 ◽  
pp. 543-548
Author(s):  
Jian Long Kuo ◽  
Kai Lun Chao ◽  
Chun Cheng Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Flip Chip ◽  
Optimal Parameter ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Passive Component

Because the solder residue was found in the manufacturing process which greatly affected the product quality, the purpose of this paper was to make the product quality improved and to find an optimal solution for process parameters in the flip chip process. The experimental testing was based on SMT manufacturing process. The amount and size of solder left on passive component in the process of manufacturing were considered as the quality traits. Since too many solders left on the passive component side during flux cleaning process, it was possible that the balling would be flowed into the chip, which caused the bump short in the chip and affected the quality of the product. In this paper, orthogonal array by using Taguchi method is adopted as the effective experimental method with the least experimental runs. Also, based on the quality evaluation of signal-to-noise ratio, the ANOVA is used to evaluate the effects of quality target according to the experimental results. The results reveal that the optimization in the process is confirmed. Therefore, this study can effectively improve the solder residue in semiconductor manufacturing process.

Quality of moxa wool contained in commercial moxibustion devices: test method and examples of waste particle concentration

2020 ◽  
pp. 096452842094604
Author(s):  
O Sang Kwon ◽  
Seong Jin Cho ◽  
Kwang-Ho Choi ◽  
Suk-Yun Kang ◽  
Suyeon Seo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Particle Concentration ◽  
Scale Validation ◽  
Chemical Stimulation ◽  
Indirect Moxibustion ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Direct Moxibustion ◽  
Wool Quality ◽  
Waste Particles

Background: Moxibustion treatment involves a combination of thermal and chemical stimulation applied by the combustion of moxa wool. The quality of moxa wool is considered to be an important factor in moxibustion treatment traditionally and clinically. However, despite its importance, quantitative and objective methods for determining moxa wool quality are lacking. Methods: Moxa wool and commercial indirect moxibustion (CIM) device specimens were randomly collected, dried and strained through sieves of various sizes for 10 h. After sieving, the residues remaining on each sieve were collected. The collected samples were weighed and microscopically observed. Results: In this study, we observed that fibres mainly remained on sieves sized 425 μm, and particles were smaller than 300 μm. The residues between 425 and 300 μm varied between the products. In addition, moxa wool for direct moxibustion (DMW) exhibited significantly more fibres than moxa wool for indirect moxibustion (IMW). Most of the CIM devices using moxa wool had a quality similar to IMW, except for one CIM brand using moxa wool that contained three times more waste particles than IMW. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, we conclude that the sieving method is useful for testing the quality of moxa wool even after the CIM manufacturing process. The sieve sizes of 425 and 300 μm could be used as a yardstick to determine the quality of moxa wool. Although this approach requires larger scale validation against existing standard methodologies, we believe it has great potential to be used to improve and safeguard the quality of moxa wool contained in commercial moxibustion devices.

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