Tolerance chart balancing for machining process planning

This paper provides a mathematical model for tolerance chart balancing for machining process planning. The formulation of the proposed model is based on the graphic ‘rooted tree’ representation technique in describing the sequence of the machining process. The criteria considered in the presented study are based on the combined effects of manufacturing cost and quality loss under constraints such as process capability limits, design functionality restrictions, and product quality requirements. Applications of these models include minimizing the total cost of manufacturing activities and quality related issues with process selection and tolerance allocation in machining process planning, particularly in the early stage of planning.