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Tolerance analysis is crucial in designing high-speed machines like Positive Displacement Machines. Our partnership with the SARM Project team focused specifically on this aspect during the development of their evolutionary machine. We delved into assessing the permissible variation in the critical dimensions and characteristics of components and assemblies when operating under extreme conditions of speed, vibration, temperature, and load. This analysis holds immense significance as it directly impacts performance, reliability, safety, and cost of the machine. Validation through testing is a pivotal phase in the development process, providing concrete evidence of the concept's feasibility. The SARM Team conducted initial tests at 2500 rpm, which demonstrated the viability of the concept. Their next milestone is to push the boundaries further by reaching a speed of 10,000 rpm. To find out why tolerance analysis holds utmost importance for high speed rotating machines, contact us.