Abstract
In this paper, Taguchi concept of robust process design and the classical statistical experimental design methodology are integrated for improving both the product quality and efficiency. It is a systematic method of optimizing a production process, and is concerned with productivity enhancement and cost effectiveness. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the inputs on the outputs in the presence of a noise factor and also to choose the best level settings of the control factors that will maximize the mean and minimize the variation in the glove's quality characteristics at minimal cost. The quality characteristic of the rubber glove that is considered in this study was the tensile strength. Taguchi L16, the orthogonal array is employed to run the experiments. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio were performed. The BG interaction was identified as the important mean effect. However, factor (B), the latex temperature was not affected by factor (G), oven temperature after coagulation dip when it was at high but enhanced the strength when both were set at low. Factor (A), curing temperature profile affected both the mean and the process variability. The effect of humidity (H) appeared insignificant using ANOVA, but was significant in S/N ratio for the mean tensile strength. The preferred optimal setting were: A 2 B 1 C 1 D 1 F 2 H 1 G 1.
Highlights
In this paper, Taguchi concept of robust process design and the classical statistical experimental design methodology are integrated for improving both the product quality and efficiency
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the inputs on the outputs in the presence of a noise factor and also to choose the best level settings of the control factors that will maximize the mean and minimize the variation in the glove's quality characteristics at minimal cost
17 Sharon, S.B., Deepak, R., Suresh, A., Vishwanathamoorty Optimization of process parameters of stir casting technique using orthogonal arrays (2016) Int.J.Of Res in Eng & Tech, 5, pp. 623-628
Summary
Journal of Physics: Conference Series Volume 1489, Issue 1, 7 April 2020, Article number 012034 5th International Conference on Mathematical Applications in Engineering 2019; Putrajaya International Convention CentrePutrajaya; Malaysia; October 2019 through October 2019; Code 159003. Z.a , Ming, T.T.b, Ahmad, K.a aDepartment of Science in Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, P. O. Box 10, Kuala Lumpur, 50728, Malaysia bDepartment of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Newcastle, Upon Tyne Newcastle, United Kingdom
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