SPIE - Education Cost-Conscious Tolerancing of Optical Systems SC720

The purpose of this course is to present concepts, tools, and methods that will help attendees determine optimal tolerances for optical systems. Detailed topics in the course apply to all volumes of systems being developed – from single systems to millions of units. The importance of tolerancing throughout the design process is discussed in detail, including determining robustness of the specification and design for manufacture and operation. The course also provides a background to effective tolerancing with discussions on variability and relevant applied statistics. Tolerance analysis and assignment with strong methodology and examples are discussed in detail. A short introduction is also provided for useful development and production tools like design of experiments and statistical process control. References and examples are included to help researchers, designers, engineers, and technicians practically apply the concepts to plan, design, engineer, and build high-quality cost-competitive optical systems. The purpose of this course is to present concepts, tools, and methods that will help attendees determine optimal tolerances for optical systems. Detailed topics in the course apply to all volumes of systems being developed – from single systems to millions of units. The importance of tolerancing throughout the design process is discussed in detail, including determining robustness of the specification and design for manufacture and operation. The course also provides a background to effective tolerancing with discussions on variability and relevant applied statistics. Tolerance analysis and assignment with strong methodology and examples are discussed in detail. A short introduction is also provided for useful development and production tools like design of experiments and statistical process control. References and examples are included to help researchers, designers, engineers, and technicians practically apply the concepts to plan, design, engineer, and build high-quality cost-competitive optical systems.