Simulator - Shareware software for product/process simulations for use in training.

Simulator Software

Version 2.0 for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7, including the 64-bit versions.

What is Simulator

Simulator performs Monte-Carlo simulations of products and process for use in training on designed experiments, robust design and tolerance analysis. Several simulations are provided which can be modified. You can also add your own simulations.

Upon starting the program, a list of available simulations is displayed. Selecting a simulation displays a control panel for adjusting the process settings or product characteristics. Data can be collected on the performance of the product/ process including performing a capability study. Data can also be generated for designed experiments created using other packages. The effects of adjusting the inputs can be studied. One can also tighten tolerances on the inputs using the perform maintenance panel to reduce the variation of the outputs.

The goal is to adjust the input settings to optimize the performance of the product/process. Further improvements can be made by selectively tightening tolerances if needed. The goal is to minimize the number and amount of tolerances tightened. This allows the principles of robust design and tolerance analysis to be demonstrated in a hands on fashion.

Download Software - 30 Day Free Trial

Simulator is a shareware program. A full version of the software can be downloaded for a 30-day free trial. After 30 days, if you want to continue using the software, you must register it at a cost of US$50 ($54.00 for residents of Illinois). Registration entitles you to free upgrades for 1 year.

Self-Extracting File: (1,211 K)

Click the above button to download a self-extracting file. The file sim20.exe will be downloaded. Executing this file will install the software on your system including the user manual and tutorial. This is the easiest way to download and install the software on your system.

ZIP File: (1,185 K)

Click the above button to download a ZIP file. The file sim20.zip will be downloaded. You must unzip the files contained in the ZIP file into a temporary directory and then run the program setup.exe. You must have your own software for unzipping the file.

Instructors Manual for Setting Up Simulations: (123 K)

Click the above button to download the instructors manual including answers to existing simulations and instructions for changing existing simulations and adding new simulations. The instructor manual file is contained in the file sim20man.pdf. You must have a copy of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader® to view the file.

Simulator runs under Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP and NT. It can be easily uninstalled. It requires 2 MB of hard disk space.

Registering Software

To continue using the software after the 30-day trial period, you must register your copy of the software at a cost of US$50 ($54.00 for residents of Illinois). You can register the software using our secure server by clicking the button. Otherwise you can register by Fax or mail using the following registration form. Also available are discounts for multiple users and site licenses.

Further Information on Simulator:

Other Information on Robust Design and Tolerance Analysis:

2-Day Seminar Robust Tolerance Analysis
Articles on Robust Design and Tolerance Analysis