Taguchi's Quality Engineering Handbook

Copyright © 2005 Genichi Taguchi, Subir Chowdhury, Yuin Wu.

Taguchi's Quality Engineering Handbook

Author(s): Dr. Genichi Taguchi, Dr. Subir Chowdhury, Yuin Wu

Published Online: 26 NOV 2007

Print ISBN: 9780471413349

Online ISBN: 9780470258354

DOI: 10.1002/9780470258354

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"This book is a great demonstration of this powerful approach and how it can make a meaningful difference in any type of business. It takes a dedicated engineering approach to implement, but the payback in customer satisfaction and growth is dramatic."
-Lou Giuliano, chairman, president, and CEO, ITT Industries

No other single volume presents the full breadth of founding beliefs behind the successful engineering practices used by today's leading companies. Helpful to companies in both manufacturing and service industries, Taguchi's Quality Engineering Handbook provides accessible material on such topics as:

  • Quality loss function
  • On-line quality engineering
  • Signal-to-noise ratio
  • Robust engineering
  • Design of experiments (known as the "Taguchi method")
  • Mahalanobis-Taguchi Systems (MTS)
  • and more.

Prize or Award

  • AAP Awards for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing, 2006

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xxxii)

  2. Section 1: Theory - Part I: Genichi Taguchi's Latest Thinking

    1. Chapter 1

      The Second Industrial Revolution and Information Technology (pages 1–24)

    2. Chapter 2

      Management for Quality Engineering (pages 25–38)

    3. Chapter 3

      Quality Engineering: Strategy in Research and Development (pages 39–55)

    4. Chapter 4

      Quality Engineering: The Taguchi Method (pages 56–123)

  3. Section 1: Theory - Part II: Quality Engineering: A Historical Perspective

    1. Chapter 5

      Development of Quality Engineering in Japan (pages 125–152)

    2. Chapter 6

      History of Taguchi's Quality Engineering in the United States (pages 153–168)

  4. Section 1: Theory - Part III: Quality Loss Function

    1. Chapter 7

      Introduction to the Quality Loss Function (pages 169–179)

    2. Chapter 8

      Quality Loss Function for Various Quality Characteristics (pages 180–191)

    3. Chapter 9

      Specification Tolerancing (pages 192–207)

    4. Chapter 10

      Tolerance Design (pages 208–220)

  5. Section 1: Theory - Part IV: Signal-to-Noise Ratio

    1. Chapter 11

      Introduction to the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (pages 221–238)

    2. Chapter 12

      SN Ratios for Continuous Variables (pages 239–289)

    3. Chapter 13

      SN Ratios for Classified Attributes (pages 290–309)

  6. Section 1: Theory - Part V: Robust Engineering

    1. Chapter 14

      System Design (pages 311–317)

    2. Chapter 15

      Parameter Design (pages 318–339)

    3. Chapter 16

      Tolerance Design (pages 340–351)

    4. Chapter 17

      Robust Technology Development (pages 352–376)

    5. Chapter 18

      Robust Engineering: A Manager's Perspective (pages 377–388)

    6. Chapter 19

      Implementation Strategies (pages 389–393)

  7. Section 1: Theory - Part VI: Mahalanobis-Taguchi System (MTS)

    1. Chapter 20

      Mahalanobis–Taguchi System (pages 395–421)

  8. Section 1: Theory - Part VII: Software Testing and Application

    1. Chapter 21

      Application of Taguchi Methods to Software System Testing (pages 423–433)

  9. Section 1: Theory - Part VIII: On-Line Quality Engineering

    1. Chapter 22

      Tolerancing and Quality Level (pages 435–453)

    2. Chapter 23

      Feedback Control Based on Product Characteristics (pages 454–467)

    3. Chapter 24

      Feedback Control of a Process Condition (pages 468–473)

    4. Chapter 25

      Process Diagnosis and Adjustment (pages 474–481)

  10. Section 1: Theory - Part IX: Experimental Regression

    1. Chapter 26

      Parameter Estimation in Regression Equations (pages 483–499)

  11. Section 1: Theory - Part X: Design of Experiments

    1. Chapter 27

      Introduction to Design of Experiments (pages 501–505)

    2. Chapter 28

      Fundamentals of Data Analysis (pages 506–514)

    3. Chapter 29

      Introduction to Analysis of Variance (pages 515–522)

    4. Chapter 30

      One-Way Layout (pages 523–527)

    5. Chapter 31

      Decomposition to Components with a Unit Degree of Freedom (pages 528–551)

    6. Chapter 32

      Two-Way Layout (pages 552–562)

    7. Chapter 33

      Two-Way Layout with Decomposition (pages 563–572)

    8. Chapter 34

      Two-Way Layout with Repetition (pages 573–583)

    9. Chapter 35

      Introduction to Orthogonal Arrays (pages 584–596)

    10. Chapter 36

      Layout of Orthogonal Arrays Using Linear Graphs (pages 597–608)

    11. Chapter 37

      Incomplete Data (pages 609–616)

    12. Chapter 38

      Youden Squares (pages 617–625)

  12. Section 2: Application (Case Studies) - Part I: Robust Engineering: Chemical Applications

    1. Chapter 1

      Optimization of Bean Sprouting Conditions by Parameter Design (pages 627–636)

    2. Chapter 2

      Optimization of Small Algae Production by Parameter Design (pages 637–642)

    3. Chapter 3

      Optimization of Polymerization Reactions (pages 643–650)

    4. Chapter 4

      Evaluation of Photographic Systems Using a Dynamic Operating Window (pages 651–658)

    5. Chapter 5

      Application of Dynamic Optimization in Ultra Trace Analysis (pages 659–665)

    6. Chapter 6

      Evaluation of Component Separation Using a Dynamic Operating Window (pages 666–671)

    7. Chapter 7

      Optimization of a Measuring Method for Granule Strength (pages 672–678)

    8. Chapter 8

      A Detection Method for Thermoresistant Bacteria (pages 679–685)

    9. Chapter 9

      Optimization of Model Ointment Prescriptions for In Vitro Percutaneous Permeation (pages 686–694)

    10. Chapter 10

      Use of a Dynamic Operating Window for Herbal Medicine Granulation (pages 695–704)

    11. Chapter 11

      Particle-Size Adjustment in a Fine Grinding Process for a Developer (pages 705–714)

  13. Section 2: Application (Case Studies) - Part II: Robust Engineering: Electrical Applications

    1. Chapter 12

      Design for Amplifier Stabilization (pages 715–731)

    2. Chapter 13

      Parameter Design of Ceramic Oscillation Circuits (pages 732–734)

    3. Chapter 14

      Evaluation of Electric Waveforms by Momentary Values (pages 735–740)

    4. Chapter 15

      Robust Design for Frequency-Modulation Circuits (pages 741–745)

    5. Chapter 16

      Optimization of Blow-Off Charge Measurement Systems (pages 746–752)

    6. Chapter 17

      Evaluation of the Generic Function of Film Capacitors (pages 753–757)

    7. Chapter 18

      Parameter Design of Fine-Line Patterning for IC Fabrication (pages 758–763)

    8. Chapter 19

      Minimizing Variation in Pot Core Transformer Processing (pages 764–770)

    9. Chapter 20

      Optimization of the Back Contact of Power MOSFETs (pages 771–779)

    10. Chapter 21

      Development of High-Quality Developers for Electrophotography (pages 780–787)

    11. Chapter 22

      Functional Evaluation of an Electrophotographic Process (pages 788–792)

  14. Section 2: Application (Case Studies) - Part III: Robust Engineering: Mechanical Applications

    1. Chapter 23

      Biomechanical Comparison of Flexor Tendon Repairs (pages 793–805)

    2. Chapter 24

      Optimization of Machining Conditions by Electrical Power (pages 806–818)

    3. Chapter 25

      Development of Machining Technology for High-Performance Steel by Transformability (pages 819–826)

    4. Chapter 26

      Transformability of Plastic Injection-Molded Gear (pages 827–835)

    5. Chapter 27

      Optimization of a Felt-Resist Paste Formula Used in Partial Felting (pages 836–840)

    6. Chapter 28

      Development of Friction Material for Automatic Transmissions (pages 841–847)

    7. Chapter 29

      Parameter Design for a Foundry Process Using Green Sand (pages 848–851)

    8. Chapter 30

      Development of Functional Material by Plasma Spraying (pages 852–857)

    9. Chapter 31

      Optimization of Two-Piece Gear Brazing Conditions (pages 858–862)

    10. Chapter 32

      Optimization of Resistance Welding Conditions for Electronic Components (pages 863–868)

    11. Chapter 33

      Tile Manufacturing Using Industrial Waste (pages 869–874)

    12. Chapter 34

      Development of an Electrophotographic Toner Charging Function Measuring System (pages 875–881)

    13. Chapter 35

      Clear Vision by Robust Design (pages 882–889)

    14. Chapter 36

      Optimization of Adhesion Condition of Resin Board and Copper Plate (pages 890–894)

    15. Chapter 37

      Optimization of a Wave Soldering Process (pages 895–899)

    16. Chapter 38

      Optimization of Casting Conditions for Camshafts by Simulation (pages 900–903)

    17. Chapter 39

      Optimization of Photoresist Profile Using Simulation (pages 904–910)

    18. Chapter 40

      Optimization of a Deep-Drawing Process (pages 911–915)

    19. Chapter 41

      Robust Technology Development of an Encapsulation Process (pages 916–925)

    20. Chapter 42

      Gas-Arc Stud Weld Process Parameter Optimization Using Robust Design (pages 926–939)

    21. Chapter 43

      Optimization of Molding Conditions of Thick-Walled Products (pages 940–944)

    22. Chapter 44

      Quality Improvement of an Electrodeposited Process for Magnet Production (pages 945–949)

    23. Chapter 45

      Optimization of an Electrical Encapsulation Process through Parameter Design (pages 950–956)

    24. Chapter 46

      Development of Plastic Injection Molding Technology by Transformability (pages 957–964)

    25. Chapter 47

      Stability Design of Shutter Mechanisms of Single-Use Cameras by Simulation (pages 965–972)

    26. Chapter 48

      Optimization of a Clutch Disk Torsional Damping System Design (pages 973–983)

    27. Chapter 49

      Direct-Injection Diesel Injector Optimization (pages 984–1004)

    28. Chapter 50

      Optimization of Disk Blade Mobile Cutters (pages 1005–1010)

    29. Chapter 51

      D-VHS Tape Travel Stability (pages 1011–1017)

    30. Chapter 52

      Functionality Evaluation of Spindles (pages 1018–1024)

    31. Chapter 53

      Improving Minivan Rear Window Latching (pages 1025–1031)

    32. Chapter 54

      Linear Proportional Purge Solenoids (pages 1032–1049)

    33. Chapter 55

      Optimization of a Linear Actuator Using Simulation (pages 1050–1058)

    34. Chapter 56

      Functionality Evaluation of Articulated Robots (pages 1059–1068)

    35. Chapter 57

      New Ultraminiature KMS Tact Switch Optimization (pages 1069–1083)

    36. Chapter 58

      Optimization of an Electrical Connector Insulator Contact Housing (pages 1084–1099)

    37. Chapter 59

      Airflow Noise Reduction of Intercoolers (pages 1100–1105)

    38. Chapter 60

      Reduction of Boosting Force Variation of Brake Boosters (pages 1106–1111)

    39. Chapter 61

      Reduction of Chattering Noise in Series 47 Feeder Valves (pages 1112–1121)

    40. Chapter 62

      Optimal Design for a Small DC Motor (pages 1122–1127)

    41. Chapter 63

      Steering System On-Center Robustness (pages 1128–1140)

    42. Chapter 64

      Improvement in the Taste of Omelets (pages 1141–1147)

    43. Chapter 65

      Wiper System Chatter Reduction (pages 1148–1156)

    44. Chapter 66

      Fabrication Line Capacity Planning Using a Robust Design Dynamic Model (pages 1157–1167)

  15. Section 2: Application (Case Studies) - Part IV: Mahalanobis–Taguchi System (MTS)

    1. Chapter 67

      Prediction of Programming Ability from a Questionnaire Using the MTS (pages 1169–1177)

    2. Chapter 68

      Technique for the Evaluation of Programming Ability Based on the MTS (pages 1178–1188)

    3. Chapter 69

      Application of Mahalanobis Distance for the Automatic Inspection of Solder Joints (pages 1189–1195)

    4. Chapter 70

      Application of the MTS to Thermal Ink Jet Image Quality Inspection (pages 1196–1207)

    5. Chapter 71

      Detector Switch Characterization Using the MTS (pages 1208–1219)

    6. Chapter 72

      Exhaust Sensor Output Characterization Using the MTS (pages 1220–1232)

    7. Chapter 73

      Defect Detection Using the MTS (pages 1233–1237)

    8. Chapter 74

      Application of Mahalanobis Distance to the Measurement of Drug Efficacy (pages 1238–1243)

    9. Chapter 75

      Use of Mahalanobis Distance in Medical Diagnosis (pages 1244–1257)

    10. Chapter 76

      Prediction of Urinary Continence Recovery among Patients with Brain Disease Using the Mahalanobis Distance (pages 1258–1266)

    11. Chapter 77

      Mahalanobis Distance Application for Health Examination and Treatment of Missing Data (pages 1267–1276)

    12. Chapter 78

      Forecasting Future Health from Existing Medical Examination Results Using the MTS (pages 1277–1287)

    13. Chapter 79

      Character Recognition Using the Mahalanobis Distance (pages 1288–1292)

    14. Chapter 80

      Printed Letter Inspection Technique Using the MTS (pages 1293–1297)

  16. Section 2: Application (Case Studies) - Part V: Software Testing and Application

    1. Chapter 81

      Optimization of a Diesel Engine Software Control Strategy (pages 1299–1309)

    2. Chapter 82

      Optimizing Video Compression (pages 1310–1323)

    3. Chapter 83

      Robust Optimization of a Real-Time Operating System Using Parameter Design (pages 1324–1334)

    4. Chapter 84

      Evaluation of Capability and Error in Programming (pages 1335–1342)

    5. Chapter 85

      Evaluation of Programmer Ability in Software Production (pages 1343–1350)

    6. Chapter 86

      Robust Testing of Electronic Warfare Systems (pages 1351–1359)

    7. Chapter 87

      Streamlining of Debugging Software Using an Orthogonal Array (pages 1360–1364)

  17. Section 2: Application (Case Studies) - Part VI: On-Line Quality Engineering

    1. Chapter 88

      Application of On-Line Quality Engineering to the Automobile Manufacturing Process (pages 1365–1375)

    2. Chapter 89

      Design of Preventive Maintenance of a Bucket Elevator through Simultaneous Use of Periodic Maintenance and Checkup (pages 1376–1382)

    3. Chapter 90

      Feedback Control by Quality Characteristics (pages 1383–1388)

    4. Chapter 91

      Control of Mechanical Component Parts in a Manufacturing Process (pages 1389–1394)

    5. Chapter 92

      Semiconductor Rectifier Manufacturing by On-Line Quality Engineering (pages 1395–1398)

  18. Section 2: Application (Case Studies) - Part VII: Miscellaneous

    1. Chapter 93

      Estimation of Working Hours in Software Development (pages 1399–1405)

    2. Chapter 94

      Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Regression Equations for Engineering (pages 1406–1419)

  19. Section 3: Taguchi's Methods Versus other Quality Philosophies - Part VII: Miscellaneous

    1. Chapter 39

      Quality Management in Japan (pages 1421–1441)

    2. Chapter 40

      Deming and Taguchi's Quality Engineering (pages 1442–1448)

    3. Chapter 41

      Enhancing Robust Design with the Aid of TRIZ and Axiomatic Design (pages 1449–1469)

    4. Chapter 42

      Testing and Quality Engineering (pages 1470–1477)

    5. Chapter 43

      Total Product Development and Taguchi's Quality Engineering (pages 1478–1491)

    6. Chapter 44

      Role of Taguchi Methods in Design for Six Sigma (pages 1492–1521)

  20. Appendixes

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      Appendix A: Orthogonal Arrays and Linear Graphs: Tools for Quality Engineering (pages 1523–1597)

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      Appendix B: Equations for On-Line Process Control (pages 1598–1601)

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      Appendix C: Orthogonal Arrays and Linear Graphs for Chapter 38 (pages 1602–1617)

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      Glossary (pages 1618–1624)

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      Bibliography (pages 1625–1628)

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      Index (pages 1629–1662)

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