Enter each dimension in the loop, with its tolerance, and say whether it adds to the gap (+) or takes away from it (−). The assembly dimension is the sum.

NameNominalPlus tol (+)Minus tol (−)Adds / subtracts

The Monte Carlo run uses 50,000 random assemblies, so its figures change a little each time.

Nominal assembly dimension0
Worst case
RSS (3 sigma)
Modified RSS (1.5 x RSS tolerance)
Monte Carlo (smallest to largest of 50,000)

Distribution of 50,000 simulated assemblies

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