...Henry Arenbeck; Samy Missoum; Anirban Basudhar; Parviz Nikravesh This paper introduces a new approach for the optimal geometric design and tolerancing of multibody systems. The approach optimizes both the nominal system dimensions and the associated tolerances by solving a reliability-based design...

... for the given conditions and specified constraints. The method may be used alone, as a robust design technique or as part of a more complex cost optimization procedure. Gladman, C. A., 1959, “Techniques for Applying Probability to the Tolerancing of Machined Dimensions,” CSIRO, Australian National...