Taguchi Methods: A Hands-On Approach

TLDR

American industry is realizing that applying Taguchi's quality‑engineering techniques can improve products and yield substantial savings in cost and time, yet clear explanations of its key terms and principles have been difficult to find. The book aims to provide industrial engineers with a practical, readable guide that demonstrates Taguchi techniques step‑by‑step. It uniquely covers different types of quality characteristics and focuses on Design of Experiments, enabling engineers to measure, choose options, test products and processes, and design robust products at the lowest possible cost. Case studies illustrate Taguchi methods in action across a variety of situations.

Abstract

American industry is now realizing that applying Dr. Genichi Taguchi's now-famous quality-engineering techniques can improve their products and produce substantial savings in cost and time. Until now, it has been difficult to find a clear explanation of the key terms and principles of Taguchi's methods. In Peace's book, industrial engineers will discover a practical, readable guide that demonstrates Taguchi techniques step-by-step. Unique coverage of the different types of quality characteristics ensure that readers will understand how to measure and choose options when applying this technology. The book focuses on one of Taguchi's core techniques, Design of Experiments, which helps engineers test their products and processes and design robust products at the lowest possible cost. Case studies illustrate Taguchi methods at work in a varietyof situations.