Design of Experiments Using The Taguchi Approach: 16 Steps to Product and Process Improvement

Fulfill the practical potential of DOEwith a powerful, 16step approach for applying the Taguchi methodOver the past decade, Design of Experiments (DOE) has undergone great advances through the work of the Japanese management guru Genechi Taguchi. Yet, until now, books on the Taguchi method have been steeped in theory and complicated statistical analysis. Now this trailblazing work translates the Taguchi method into an easytoimplement 16step system.Based on Ranjit Roys successful Taguchi training course, this extensively illustrated book/CDROM package gives readers the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply the Taguchi method to engineering projectsfrom theory and applications to handson analysis of the data. It is suitable for managers and technicians without a collegelevel engineering or statistical background, and its selfstudy pacewith exercises included in each chapterhelps readers start using Taguchi DOE tools on the job quickly. Special features include:* An accompanying CDROM of Qualitek4 software, which performs calculations and features all example experiments described in the book* Problemsolving exercises relevant to actual engineering situations, with solutions included at the end of the text* Coverage of two, three, and fourlevel factors, analysis of variance, robust designs, combination designs, and moreEngineers and technical personnel working in process and product designas well as other professionals interested in the Taguchi methodwill find this book/CDROM a tremendously important and useful asset for making the most of DOE in their work.