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KuTenk 2000 - SQRM229318-Taguchi's Quality Engineering Handbook

by Genichi Taguchi, Subir Chowdhury and Yuin Wu

2005 (1694 pages)

ISBN:9780471413349

Helpful to companies in both manufacturing and service industries, this book presents the full breadth of founding beliefs behind the successful engineering practices used by today's leading companies.

Table of Contents

Taguchi's Quality Engineering Handbook
Preface
Section 1 - Theory
Part I - Genichi Taguchi's Latest Thinking
Chapter 1	-	The Second Industrial Revolution and Information Technology
Chapter 2	-	Management for Quality Engineering
Chapter 3	-	Quality Engineering: Strategy in Research and Development
Chapter 4	-	Quality Engineering: The Taguchi Method
Part II - Quality Engineering: A Historical Perspective
Chapter 5	-	Development of Quality Engineering in Japan
Chapter 6	-	History of Taguchi's Quality Engineering in the United States
Part III - Quality Loss Function
Chapter 7	-	Introduction to the Quality Loss Function
Chapter 8	-	Quality Loss Function for Various Quality Characteristics
Chapter 9	-	Specification Tolerancing
Chapter 10	-	Tolerance Design
Part IV - Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Chapter 11	-	Introduction to the Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Chapter 12	-	SN Ratios for Continuous Variables
Chapter 13	-	SN Ratios for Classified Attributes
Part V - Robust Engineering
Chapter 14	-	System Design
Chapter 15	-	Parameter Design
Chapter 16	-	Tolerance Design
Chapter 17	-	Robust Technology Development
Chapter 18	-	Robust Engineering: A Manager's Perspective
Chapter 19	-	Implementation Strategies
Part VI - Mahalanobis—Taguchi System (MTS)
Chapter 20	-	Mahalanobis-Taguchi System
Part VII - Software Testing and Application
Chapter 21	-	Application of Taguchi Methods to Software System Testing
Part VIII - On-Line Quality Engineering
Chapter 22	-	Tolerancing and Quality Level
Chapter 23	-	Feedback Control Based on Product Characteristics
Chapter 24	-	Feedback Control of a Process Condition
Chapter 25	-	Process Diagnosis and Adjustment
Part IX - Experimental Regression
Chapter 26	-	Parameter Estimation in Regression Equations
Part X - Design of Experiments
Chapter 27	-	Introduction to Design of Experiments
Chapter 28	-	Fundamentals of Data Analysis
Chapter 29	-	Introduction to Analysis of Variance
Chapter 30	-	One-Way Layout
Chapter 31	-	Decomposition to Components with a Unit Degree of Freedom
Chapter 32	-	Two-Way Layout
Chapter 33	-	Two-Way Layout with Decomposition
Chapter 34	-	Two-Way Layout with Repetition
Chapter 35	-	Introduction to Orthogonal Arrays
Chapter 36	-	Layout of Orthogonal Arrays Using Linear Graphs
Chapter 37	-	Incomplete Data
Chapter 38	-	Youden Squares
Section 2 - Application (Case Studies)
Part I - Robust Engineering: Chemical Applications
Biochemistry—Case 1: Optimization of Bean Sprouting Conditions by Parameter Design
Biochemistry—Case 2: Optimization of Small Algae Production By Parameter Design
Chemical Reaction—Case 3: Optimization of Polymerization Reactions
Chemical Reaction—Case 4: Evaluation of Photographic Systems Using a Dynamic Operating Window
Measurement—Case 5	-	Application of Dynamic Optimization in Ultra Trace Analysis
Measurement—Case 6	-	Evaluation of Component Separation Using a Dynamic Operating Window
Measurement—Case 7	-	Optimization of a Measuring Method for Granule Strength
Measurement—Case 8	-	A Detection Method for Thermoresistant Bacteria
Pharmacology—Case 9: Optimization of Model Ointment Prescriptions for In Vitro Percutaneous Permeation
Separation—Case 10	-	Use of a Dynamic Operating Window for Herbal Medicine Granulation
Separation—Case 11	-	Particle-size Adjustment in a Fine Grinding Process for a Developer
Part II - Robust Engineering: Electrical Applications
Circuits—Case 12	-	Design for Amplifier Stabilization
Circuits—Case 13	-	Parameter Design of Ceramic Oscillation Circuits
Circuits—Case 14	-	Evaluation of Electric Waveforms by Momentary Values
Circuits—Case 15	-	Robust Design for Frequency-Modulation Circuits
Electronic Devices—Case 16: Optimization of Blow-off Charge Measurement Systems
Electronic Devices—Case 17: Evaluation of the Generic Function of Film Capacitors
Electronic Devices—Case 18: Parameter Design of Fine-Line Patterning for IC Fabrication
Electronic Devices—Case 19: Minimizing Variation in Pot Core Transformer Processing
Electronic Devices—Case 20: Optimization of the Back Contact of Power MOSFETs
Electrophoto—Case 21: Development of High-Quality Developers for Electrophotography
Electrophoto—Case 22: Functional Evaluation of an Electrophotographic Process
Part III - Robust Engineering: Mechanical Applications
Biomechanical—Case 23: Biomechanical Comparison of Flexor Tendon Repairs
Machining—Case 24	-	Optimization of Machining Conditions by Electrical Power
Machining—Case 25	-	Development of Machining Technology for High-Performance Steel by Transformability
Machining—Case 26	-	Transformability of Plastic Injection-Molded Gear
Material Design—Case 27: Optimization of a Felt-Resist Paste Formula Used in Partial Felting
Material Design—Case 28: Development of Friction Material for Automatic Transmissions
Material Design—Case 29: Parameter Design for a Foundry Process Using Green Sand
Material Design—Case 30: Development of Functional Material By Plasma Spraying
Material Strength—Case 31: Optimization of Two-Piece Gear Brazing Conditions
Material Strength—Case 32: Optimization of Resistance Welding Conditions for Electronic Components
Material Strength—Case 33: Tile Manufacturing Using Industrial Waste
Measurement—Case 34: Development of An Electrophotographic Toner Charging Function Measuring System
Measurement—Case 35: Clear Vision by Robust Design
Processing—Case 36	-	Optimization of Adhesion Condition of Resin Board and Copper Plate
Processing—Case 37	-	Optimization of a Wave Soldering Process
Processing—Case 38	-	Optimization of Casting Conditions for Camshafts By Simulation
Processing—Case 39	-	Optimization of Photoresist Profile Using Simulation
Processing—Case 40	-	Optimization of a Deep-Drawing Process
Processing—Case 41	-	Robust Technology Development of an Encapsulation Process
Processing—Case 42	-	Gas-Arc Stud Weld Process Parameter Optimization Using Robust Design
Processing—Case 43	-	Optimization of Molding Conditions of Thick-Walled Products
Processing—Case 44	-	Quality Improvement of An Electrodeposited Process for Magnet Production
Processing—Case 45	-	Optimization of an Electrical Encapsulation Process through Parameter Design
Processing—Case 46	-	Development of Plastic Injection Molding Technology by Transformability
Product Development—Case 47: Stability Design of Shutter Mechanisms of Single-Use Cameras by Simulation
Product Development—Case 48: Optimization of a Clutch Disk Torsional Damping System Design
Product Development—Case 49: Direct-Injection Diesel Injector Optimization
Product Development—Case 50: Optimization of Disk Blade Mobile Cutters
Product Development—Case 51: D-VHS Tape Travel Stability
Product Development—Case 52: Functionality Evaluation of Spindles
Product Development—Case 53: Improving Minivan Rear Window Latching
Product Development—Case 54: Linear Proportional Purge Solenoids
Product Development—Case 55: Optimization of a Linear Actuator Using Simulation
Product Development—Case 56: Functionality Evaluation of Articulated Robots
Product Development—Case 57: New Ultraminiature KMS Tact Switch Optimization
Product Development—Case 58: Optimization of an Electrical Connector Insulator Contact Housing
Product Development—Case 59: Airflow Noise Reduction of Intercoolers
Product Development—Case 60: Reduction of Boosting Force Variation of Brake Boosters
Product Development—Case 61: Reduction of Chattering Noise in Series 47 Feeder Valves
Product Development—Case 62: Optimal Design for a Small DC Motor
Product Development—Case 63: Steering System On-Center Robustness
Product Development—Case 64: Improvement in the Taste of Omelets
Product Development—Case 65: Wiper System Chatter Reduction
Other—Case 66	-	Fabrication Line Capacity Planning Using a Robust Design Dynamic Model
Part IV - Mahalanobis—Taguchi System (MTS)
Human Performance—Case 67: Prediction of Programming Ability from a Questionnaire Using the MTS
Human Performance—Case 68: Technique for the Evaluation of Programming Ability Based on the MTS
Inspection—Case 69	-	Application of Mahalanobis Distance for the Automatic Inspection of Solder Joints
Inspection—Case 70	-	Application of the MTS to Thermal Ink Jet Image Quality Inspection
Inspection—Case 71	-	Detector Switch Characterization Using the MTS
Inspection—Case 72	-	Exhaust Sensor Output Characterization Using the MTS
Inspection—Case 73	-	Defect Detection Using the MTS
Medical Diagnosis—Case 74: Application of Mahalanobis Distance to the Measurement of Drug Efficacy
Medical Diagnosis—Case 75: Use of Mahalanobis Distance in Medical Diagnosis
Medical Diagnosis—Case 76: Prediction of Urinary Continence Recovery among Patients with Brain Disease Using the Mahalanobis Distance
Medical Diagnosis—Case 77: Mahalanobis Distance Application for Health Examination and Treatment of Missing Data
Medical Diagnosis—Case 78: Forecasting Future Health from Existing Medical Examination Results Using the MTS
Product—Case 79	-	Character Recognition Using the Mahalanobis Distance
Product—Case 80	-	Printed Letter Inspection Technique Using the MTS
Part V - Software Testing and Application
Algorithms—Case 81	-	Optimization of a Diesel Engine Software Control Strategy
Algorithms—Case 82	-	Optimizing Video Compression
Computer Systems—Case 83: Robust Optimization of a Real-Time Operating System Using Parameter Design
Software—Case 84	-	Evaluation of Capability and Error in Programming
Software—Case 85	-	Evaluation of Programmer Ability in Software Production
Software—Case 86	-	Robust Testing of Electronic Warfare Systems
Software—Case 87	-	Streamlining of Debugging Software Using an Orthogonal Array
Part VI - On-Line Quality Engineering
On-Line—Case 88	-	Application of On-Line Quality Engineering to the Automobile Manufacturing Process
On-Line—Case 89	-	Design of Preventive Maintenance of a Bucket Elevator through Simultaneous Use of Periodic Maintenance and Checkup
On-Line—Case 90	-	Feedback Control by Quality Characteristics
On-Line—Case 91	-	Control of Mechanical Component Parts in a Manufacturing Process
On-Line—Case 92	-	Semiconductor Rectifier Manufacturing by On-Line Quality Engineering
Part VII - Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous—Case 93: Estimation of Working Hours in Software Development
Miscellaneous—Case 94: Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Regression Equations for Engineering
Section 3 - Taguchi's Methods versus Other Quality Philosophies
Chapter 39	-	Quality Management in Japan
Chapter 40	-	Deming and Taguchi's Quality Engineering
Chapter 41	-	Enhancing Robust Design with the Aid of TRIZ and Axiomatic Design
Chapter 42	-	Testing and Quality Engineering
Chapter 43	-	Total Product Development and Taguchi's Quality Engineering
Chapter 44	-	Role of Taguchi Methods in Design for Six Sigma
Section 4 - Appendixes
Appendix A	-	Orthogonal Arrays and Linear Graphs: Tools for Quality Engineering
Appendix B	-	Equations for On-Line Process Control
Appendix C	-	Orthogonal Arrays and Linear Graphs for Chapter 38
Glossary
Bibliography