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statistical tolerance analysis basics: Root Sum Square (RSS)

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In my last post on worst-case tolerance analysis I concluded with the fact that the worst-case method, although extremely safe, is also extremely expensive. Allow me to elaborate, then offer a resolution in the form of statistical tolerance analysis. cost A worst-case tolerance analysis is great to make sure that your parts will always fit, but [...]

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