An entropy-based method to evaluate plane form error for precision assembly

The minimum zone method is currently a traditional means for evaluating form error. However, it cannot reveal the effects of form error on the scale of assembly accuracy. To address this deficiency, however, considering the propagation of geometric error in assembly process, this article proposed an entropy-based evaluation method for plane form error for precision mechanical system, which includes primary evaluation, convex hull search, top plane establishment, local entropy analysis and obtaining comprehensive evaluation index. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method can evaluate the plane form distribution error, which suggests the assemblability of parts, with the same form errors accurately and stably.

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