Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to propose a method to identify sources of variation in
horizontal stabilizer assembly using FEA (finite element analysis) and PCA (principal …

Ribs and edges are the typical deformable aluminum components of the horizontal
stabilizer. Riveting is the most common method of joining ribs and edges. Riveting bulging is …

Large size is one of the typical characteristics of aircraft panel components. These
characteristics are prone to deformation during assembly process, which affects the …

The horizontal stabilizer is primarily assembled by edges and ribs. Edges and ribs are the
typical thin-walled deformable aluminum components of the horizontal stabilizer with …

Understanding of the through-thickness distribution of assembly stresses caused by
manufacture process-induced distortion (PID) in thick composite components is essential for …

This paper proposes a method to identify sources of variation in the assembly of a horizontal
stabilizer using finite-element analysis (FEA) and the full factorial design (FFD) method. The …

Purpose Tolerance simulation's reliability depends on the concordance between the input
probability distribution and the real variation. The prescribed clamp force introduced …

Selective assembly is a cost-effective approach for reducing the overall variation and thus
improving the quality of an assembled product. Traditional selective assembly requires quite …

Nonuniform residual stress inevitably exists in thick asymmetric component because of
fabrication history originating from raw material processing. Bulk residual stress distribution …

Reduction in the dimensional error of an assembly mostly focuses on the variation of fixtures
and parts inside, in which the variation is mainly controlled by the methods relating to the …