NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA) · 2003 · 19 citations · 0 references
EngineeringDesignIndustrial EngineeringCost ManagementDesign OptimizationOptimizationCost FunctionsCost MinimizationDesign For ManufacturingParameter OptimizationParametric OptimizationTaguchi MethodsDesign For CostParametric Cost FunctionsProductivityProductivity OptimizationRobust DesignRobust Design Decision MakingUnit Cost EstimatingUnit Cost Modeling
This paper describes designing for cost as a state of mind supported by tools. The tools discussed include rules derived from parametric cost analysis and the robust design process of Taguchi. The PRICE* manufacturing complexity generator and a unit cost equation for a liquid rocket engine are described as guides for designing for cost. A rather thorough review of the robust design approach is provided and is shown to be a method for obtaining a near-optimum set of design parameters for cost. The conclusion suggests that the robust design method offers improvements in engineering productivity and system cost.