Taguchi on Robust Technology Development: Bringing Quality Engineering UpstreamThe term ""Taguchi methods"" was coined in the United States. It pertains to the evaluation and improvement of the robustness of products - or what may also be termed ""quality engineering"". The purpose of this book is to explain these terms and it is aimed at managers and technology developers. |
Contents
Exercise | 15 |
Quality Management for Production Processes | 63 |
Prediction and Adjustment | 80 |
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A₁ acteristics adjustment cost assembled product Assume average adjustment interval average cost calculated as follows chapter characteristics of products color density control limits controllable factors current measurement decibels defective product design methods economical safety factors electrical network estimate evaluate example financial loss following equation functional robustness Genichi Taguchi gram-force higher-level characteristic ideal function injection molding process input signals Japanese Sony larger-is-better type LD50 point lower-level characteristic measurement error measurement method N₁ noise conditions nominal value objective characteristics objective functions operating conditions optimal control output voltage parameter design plants process capability index product design product planning production process quality control system quality engineering quality level quality loss function quality management resistors robust technology development S/N ratio San Diego Sony SN-B soldering process soldering terminals Sony TV Taguchi Taguchi methods target value threshold values Tolerance design tolerance limits tolerance specifications usually variation voltage Δο Ио