The distribution types are used to show the type of variation. The following are the different types of distribution available.
See Also:DE Focus Article - Issue 25: Normal, Uniform, Triangle, Rightskew, Leftskew, OpenUp, OpenDown DE Focus Article - Issue 26: BiMode, Constant, Step, Weibull4, Modal, Pearson4 DE Focus Article - Issue 27: User-Defined;
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Normal: Gives the tolerance a normal distribution. This distribution is used for tolerances that are distributed according to a standard bell-shaped curve. Constant: This distribution assigns the same value to the tolerance every time the tolerance is used. It is used in simulating float to the maximum allowed clearance. •To validate the results of the Float, deactivate all other tolerances, leaving only one float active, and run a new Simulation. •Review the 6-Sigma of the Contributor Analysis, the GeoFactor Estimated Range and the 6-Sigma results in the Monte Carlo Simulation results should match. •In a move, the Float uses the LMC size. (Smallest Pin, Largest Hole).
Uniform: Every tolerance value in the defined tolerance range has the same probability of occurrence.
Triangular: The curve reflects the shape of a triangle with a peak in the center.
BiMode: Every tolerance value in the defined tolerance range has the same probability of occurrence only with the minimum and maximum values.
Left Skew: A normal shaped curve pushed to the left side indicating a higher probability of negative variation. (Ref: DE Focus Issue 25; Weibull Left)
Right Skew: A normal shaped curve pushed to the right side indicating a higher probability of positive variation. (Ref: DE Focus Issue 25; Weibull Right)
Modal: A distribution based on the HLM Level value (found in tolerance dialog) within the defined range, in a random sequence. This distribution is useful when the simulated random range spread is more important than the distribution type itself, e.g. for validation of sample distributing limits. For example: - A Range of 2.0 with a HLM Level of 3 would produce values at -1.0, 0.0, & 1.0 in a random sequence. - A Range of 2.0 with a HLM Level of 5 would produce values at -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, 0.5 & 1.0 in a random sequence.
Open Up: A curve that looks like a convex surface, indicating a higher probability of variation at its extreme limits with very little variation in the center.
Open Down: A curve that looks like a concave surface, indicating a higher probability of variation at its center with very little variation at its extreme limits.
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Every tolerance value in the defined tolerance range increments in steps of variation similar to a uniform curve. The distribution is specified by range (min/max) and segment number (segNum). The segment number is calculated based on the STEP Level (STEP Level - 1). By definition, this distribution is NOT a probabilistic distribution but it is very useful in simulating mean shift related variation (e.g., tool wear).
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This is a generic distribution, controlled by four parameters: Offset, Sigma, Skewness, Kurtosis. The Offset and Sigma parameters are set on the Edit Feature Tolerance window.
Note: Clicking on the Pearson4 button, the Extra Parameters dialog box opens displaying Skewness and Kurtosis. Using this dialog box the distribution can be customized as needed.
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A text file containing deviated values can be linked to a tolerance. The file should have extension SMP and be selected when this distribution is selected. See CMM Data for a more comprehensive method to include measured data.
•The file path to the *.smp file in displayed the Summary.
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This distribution creates a trapezoid-shaped curve. Two Extra Parameters are needed for this distribution. They control the percent of the total range that will be in each triangular portion of the distribution. Notes:•Clicking on the Trapezoid button, the Extra Parameters dialog box opens displaying Left and Right parameters. Using this dialog box the distribution can be customized as needed. •When using a Trapezoid distribution, entering a side that is skewed to a larger distribution is allowed, however, the sum of the Left and Right sides must be less than 1. If it equals 1 then the distribution becomes Triangular. •The Extra Parameters can also be modified when exporting to Excel. The new settings will be imported back in 3DCS, and update the Trapezoid distribution.
Left parameter represents the length of the "growing" section, and Right parameter represent the length of the "decaying" section, for a standard distribution with a range of one. These parameters should vary within [0, 0.5] interval. The b, c, and h values for the user distribution will be calculated based on the Left (Db), Right (Dc), min and max values, as follows: parameter_1= Δb / (max-min) parameter_2= Δc / (max-min) parameter_1 + parameter_2 < 1. ***It is a triangular distribution when parameter_1 + parameter_2 = 1.
DE Focus Article: Issue 29 - Trapezoidal Distribution - Simulated Distribution in 3DCS |
The Power Function Distribution (PFD) is a flexible distribution as it is able to model the various types of data. It is usually used for the reliability analysis, life time and income distribution data.
Power function distribution formula is: f(x) = cx^(c-1)/b^c The range for x is between zero and b: 0 <= x <= b c is the shape parameter. The default value for c is 0.5 b is the Range value from the tolerance dialog. |