GeoFactor, built into 3DCS Variation Analyst, provides a clear understanding of how parts relate to one another and multiply tolerance changes because of assembly and part interactions.
Which Tolerances Are Most Sensitive to Variation?
3DCS software provides GeoFactor analysis as one of its analysis methods to determine the sensitivity of tolerances. This geometric relationship is displayed as a factor, called a GeoFactor, which is a multiplier to the tolerance based on its influence in the overall assembly.
Now Part of Core 3DCS Variation Analyst - No Longer an Add-on
View GeoFactor in Your Results
GeoFactor gives additional information about your contributing tolerances
Included in All Versions
Part of 3DCS for NX, CATIA, CREO, INVENTOR, 3DEXPERIENCE, Multi-CAD
Find Mean Shift
Use GeoFactor to understand mean shift in your data
Tolerance Relationships are Not Always 1 to 1
Determine Whether Your Geometry Amplifies or Mitigates Your Tolerances
GeoFactor Analyzer adds to your analysis results by determining the GeoFactor value for each tolerance.
Key Benefits
How does changing a tolerance affect overall variation - If you tighten or loosen a tolerance, how much will actually affect your assembly?
How does the geometry of your product affect the influence of your specific tolerances - How does the assembly process and build affect the influence of your tolerances?
Geometric Relationship Between Parts
Determine how your components relate
View the geometric effect of your tolerances. Based off of the geometry, determine how much the geometry amplifies or mitigates your tolerances.
Benefits:
GeoFactor greater than one amplifies a tolerance
GeoFactor less than one mitigates a tolerance
One part of the HLM Sensitivity results
Learn More
See GeoFactor in 3DCS for CREO
Use GeoFactor Results with AAO
Use the GeoFactor Table to see Geometric Factors across your entire model
View all GeoFactor values in your model in one window. Update your model information and see the effects instantly.
Why Use GeoFactor?
Determine the Relationship Between Tolerances and Geometry
Find Which Part in Your Assembly Is Most Sensitive
Calculate the Real Value of Tolerances When Adjustments are Made
Geometric Relationship Between Parts
Determine how your components relate
GeoFactor improves your analysis results to help you understand how the geometry of your assembly affects your tolerances. This is important when optimizing tolerances and understanding which tolerances are critical to your quality. Find out how to use GeoFactor to better understand your model's quality.
