3DCS GeoFactor

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 geometry.

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. 
3DCS Analysis - GeoFactor Highlight

Now Part of Core 3DCS Variation Analyst - No Longer an Add-on

 
CATIA & 3DEXPERIENCE Integrated
NX Integrated
CREO Integrated
SOLIDWORKS Integrated
INVENTOR Integrated
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?
  • Included in all versions of 3DCS - NX, CATIA, CREO, SOLIDWORKS, INVENTOR, 3DEXPERIENCE, Multi-CAD

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
GeoFactor in CATIA - Geometric Affect on Part Tolerances
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See GeoFactor in 3DCS

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

You Already Have It!

Included in All Versions of 3DCS Software

 

Identify Critical Tolerances and Mean Shift

Find Out How Changing Specific Tolerances Will Affect the Assembly

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.
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