...), and nonlinear models (with contact, less efficient but accurate) can be established. It is shown that the linear models are only valid when panels do not penetrate, and that the nonlinear models should generally be used for accurate assembly dimension prediction. Based on the DPA methodologies, a software tool...

...Patrick N. Bless; Shiv G. Kapoor; Richard E. DeVor; Diego Klabjan This paper describes an algorithmic strategy to facilitate the generation of multicomponent software tools for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and virtual manufacturing (VM). Components that are often used to build CAM and VM...