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Tolerance allocation based on fuzzy logic and simulated annealing

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This paper presents a new technique for dealing with tolerance allocation problems, which can be encountered in the design process of mechanical engineering practice. This technique uses a combination of fuzzy logic to evaluate manufacturing difficulties and a simulated annealing algorithm to optimize tolerance allocation over the complete dimensioning chain.

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Dupinet, é., Balazinski, M. & Czogala, E. Tolerance allocation based on fuzzy logic and simulated annealing. J Intell Manuf 7, 487–497 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00122838

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