DESIGN TO MANUFACTURING:

TOLERANCE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

The Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection includes robust tolerance analysis software to quickly analyze 3D models for proper fit and function.

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What is tolerance analysis?

Tolerance analysis is the process that analyzes dimensional variations in mechanical parts and assemblies based on predefined tolerances. The results enable designers to ensure assembly fit without spending too much time and money on machining.

what is tolerance analysis and why is it important for design to manufacturing

Why is tolerance analysis important for design to manufacturing?

Components must be designed within specific dimensions–or manufacturing tolerances–so that when they are manufactured, they fit well together. Tolerance analysis before producing a component helps designers save cost and time by avoiding excessive machining operations for tighter tolerances.

Autodesk Tolerance Analysis overview: (video: 2:12 min.)

Using Product Design & Manufacturing Collection for the future of design to manufacturing

The future of design to manufacturing relies on the use of one integrated solution. See how the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection delivers ways to accelerate product development, streamline mechanical tolerance analysis, generate multiple CAD-ready solutions based on real-world manufacturing constraints, seamlessly connect design and manufacturing teams, and more.

Tolerance analysis workflow for design to manufacturing

Design to manufacturing: Tolerance analysis workflow

Connect data, processes, and people throughout the design-to-manufacturing workflow. Save on manufacturing costs with Inventor Tolerance Analysis software, only available in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection from Autodesk.

What is the benefits of tolerance analysis software?

Inventor Tolerance Analysis software allows for easy reporting on the tolerance stack-up of designs.

  • How to improve quality using Inventor Tolerance Analysis

    Improve quality

    Inventor Tolerance Analysis software eliminates the need for hand calculations and spreadsheets. It automates analysis of critical design areas to satisfy manufacturing objectives.

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  • Optimize processes using Tolerance Analysis

    Optimize processes

    Tolerance stackups are automatically detected as you select the components you are focusing on. Use model-based definition capabilities to edit built-in tolerance values, streamlining your process.

  • Reduce variation using Inventor Tolerance Analysis

    Reduce variation

    Reduce tolerance issues during manufacturing by running an analysis of the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in your 3D model.

  • Collaborate seamlessly using Inventor Tolerance Analysis

    Collaborate seamlessly

    Easily communicate tolerance analysis findings with partners or stakeholders. Built-in reporting allows you to quickly create a full summary including images, tolerance objectives, and results.

Product Design & Manufacturing Collection

Drive more efficiency into your mechanical design workflow, for any industry and help your designers do their best work with the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection.

Relevant software in the collection for tolerance analysis

Make informed decisions about manufacturing tolerances through improvements to mechanical fit and design performance.

  • Professional-grade product design and engineering tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation.

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  • Software for 2D and 3D CAD. Subscription includes AutoCAD, specialized toolsets, and apps.

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  • Cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM/CAE software for product design

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  • Inventor Tolerance Analysis software is designed to understand the cost impact of dimensional variation. 

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  • True shape nesting software for Inventor to optimize yield from flat raw material

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  • Integrated 2.5- to 5-axis CAD/CAM programming solution for Inventor and SOLIDWORKS—available as Inventor CAM and HSMWorks

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Resources for tolerance analysis in manufacturing

  • See how the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection works together and how each component enhances the mechanical design process.

  • Learn how to fully use the Inventor Tolerance Analysis software in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection from Autodesk.

  • Use this Autodesk Knowledge Network tutorial for a complete overview of the Inventor Tolerance Analysis software in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection.

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