help with figuring combinations
help with figuring combinations
(OP)
Ok, first off, I'm not an engineer, so that may be part of the problem.
What I'm trying to figure out is how many combinations of parts we could have.
We have 4 parts. Those parts are assembled togather, and only one of each part is used in the assembly. The parts are made in an 8 cavity mold. I need to know how to figure out how many combinations there possibly are. example:
part a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8
part b1 b2 ...
part c1 c2 ...
part d1 d2 ...
so i could have a1 b4 c7 d1
etc. like i said, only one of each a b c d part. If somebody could explain how to do it on paper or in excel or any which way within reason, I'll be most grateful. Thanks!!
What I'm trying to figure out is how many combinations of parts we could have.
We have 4 parts. Those parts are assembled togather, and only one of each part is used in the assembly. The parts are made in an 8 cavity mold. I need to know how to figure out how many combinations there possibly are. example:
part a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8
part b1 b2 ...
part c1 c2 ...
part d1 d2 ...
so i could have a1 b4 c7 d1
etc. like i said, only one of each a b c d part. If somebody could explain how to do it on paper or in excel or any which way within reason, I'll be most grateful. Thanks!!
SolidWorks 2007
NX4
Mayline 1947





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nc^np
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Timelord
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Thanks again!!
Byron Morgan - Tupelo, Mississippi
SolidWorks 2007
NX4
Mayline 1947
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Steve Wagner
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Sorry
Steve
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Either should give you the approximate statistical data you are probably after.
Cheers
Greg Locock
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