How Form Errors Impact on 2D Precision Assembly with Clearance?

Most models of assembling simulations consider that form errors are negligible, but how can this assumption be assessed? When clearances are high, form deviations can be neglected, but on the case of very precise mechanisms with small clearances, this assumption can lead to non-accurate models. This paper is the continuation of our previous works presented at IPAS 2008 dealing with the assembly of two parts regarding their form deviation. The proposed method considers the positioning of the pair of surface with a given external force to identify contact points. The parts relative positioning is expressed by a small displacement torsor that can be transferred to any referee and compared to the functional requirement. The objective of this paper is to identify the clearance domain of a mechanical linkage regarding the form deviation of parts. Several parameters are identified as influent such as the clearance value, the straightness of the form deviation and the localization of the ideal least squared associated shape.