--- title: Daimler Validation of FEA Compliant Modeler | DCS Whitepaper description: Written by Hanchen Zheng, PhD Student at Daimler AG in partnership with DCS, this paper proposes an approach to implement tolerance simulation for a compliant assembly, which includes manufacturing processes such as clinching, bolting and hemming by applying tolerance simulation tool. image: https://mkt.3dcs.com/hubfs/images/2019_Images/FEA%20Compliant/FEM-information-link-tolerance-analysis-3dcs.png --- SEARCH [![](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-metrologic-dcs-mono.svg)](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/) [Get Started ](https://www.3dcs.com/contact-dcs/headquarters-dcs) Search Search # A MODELING APPROACH FOR ELASTIC TOLERANCESIMULATION OF THE BODY IN WHITE HANG-ON PARTS ## Daimler Validation of 3DCS FEA Compliant Modeler Written by Hanchen Zheng, PhD Student at Daimler AG in partnership with DCS, this paper proposes an approach to implement tolerance simulation for a compliant assembly, which includes manufacturing processes such as clinching, bolting and hemming by applying tolerance simulation tool. ![FEM Information Link to 3DCS Software for Daimler Process](https://mkt.3dcs.com/hubfs/images/2019_Images/FEA%20Compliant/FEM-information-link-tolerance-analysis-3dcs.png) ** 3DCS FEA Analysis 3DCS Combines FEA and Tolerance Stack Simulation ![Measurement Fixture -- Daimler AG 3DCS Case Study](https://mkt.3dcs.com/hubfs/images/2019_Images/FEA%20Compliant/measurement-fixture-measurement-points-fendor.png) ** Check Fixture Compared to Simulated Measurements The fender-BIW system is simulated as a compliant–rigid system and the simulation model is applied to two production scenarios. The simulation results are compared with real measurement data, which demonstrates the efficacy of using simulation in early production as opposed to prototyping or other methods of design by showing the strong correlation between simulation results and as-built products. ### Download the Whitepaper DCS will never share your information with a third party or add you to a mailing list without permission. Read our [privacy policy to learn more](https://www.3dcs.com/dcs-privacy-policy) about how DCS protects your information. ### Metrologic DCS North American Innovation Center 28064 Center Oaks Ct A, Wixom, MI 48393 Call us: +1 (248) 504 6200 [![Sandvik Group - Metrology Solutions](https://mkt.3dcs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/sandvik_group_endorsement_logotype_white_rgb.png?width=312&height=77&name=sandvik_group_endorsement_logotype_white_rgb.png)](https://www.manufacturingsolutions.sandvik/en/our-offering/metrology-solutions/) [mailto:sales@3dcs.com](mailto:sales@3dcs.com) Cookie Settings ### From Our Blog ### Reach out to us Copyright © 2025 Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ![](http://www.mown5gaze.com/146929.png)