Establishing Geometry and Functional Parameters Relationships through Regression Analysis and their Assistance to Product Customization

Abstract:

In a product structure composed of different parts, sub-assemblies and/or assemblies, different constituents have their particular role in overall product function. Modular product design enables designing instances of a product suitable for different applications with minor design changes in certain parts or systems and plays an important role in product customization. On the other hand, product geometry and functional parameters are related with each other and appropriate selection of the former can ensure fulfillment of the latter. In this research, a micro-level methodology for product customization by designing part instances in a modular design is presented. The approach emphasizes on achieving product functional parameters while controlling respective critical geometric parameters. In this regard, product geometric and functional parameters relationships are established using regression analysis of results from finite element analysis (FEA) simulations of product process model. The research is applied on a machine structure from industry and the results show success and effectiveness of the proposed methodology.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 159)
• Pages: 104-108
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.159.104
• Online since: March 2012
• Authors: Ahmad Zia, Li Hong Qiao
• Keywords: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Modular Design, Product Customization, Product Functional Parameters, Product Geometric Parameters, Regression Analysis

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