Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
SECTION 1. THEORY.
PART I: GENICHI TAGUCHI'S LATEST THINKING.
1. The 2nd Industrial Revolution and Information
Technology.
2. Management for Quality Engineering.
3. Quality Engineering: Strategy in Research and
Development.
4. Quality Engineering: The Taguchi Method.
PART II: QUALITY ENGINEERING: A HISTORICAL
PERSPECTIVE.
5. Development of Quality Engineering in Japan.
6. History of Taguchi's Quality Engineering in the United
States.
PART III: QUALITY LOSS FUNCTION.
7. Introduction to QLF.
8. Quality Loss Function for Different Quality
Characteristics.
9. Specification Tolerancing.
10. Tolerance Design.
PART IV: SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO.
11. Introduction to the Signal-to-Noise Ratio.
12. SN Ratios for Continuous Variables.
13. SN Ratio for Classified Attributes.
PART V: ROBUST ENGINEERING.
14. System Design.
15. Parameter Design.
16. Tolerance Design.
17. Robust Technology Development.
18. Robust Engineering: A Manager's Perspective.
19. Implementation Strategies.
PART VI: MAHALANOBIS-TAGUCHI SYSTEM (MTS).
20. Mahalanobis-Taguchi System.
PART VII: SOFTWARE TESTING AND APPLICATION.
21. Application of Taguchi Methods to Software System
Testing.
PART VIII: ON-LINE QUALITY ENGINEERING.
22. Tolerancing and Quality Level.
23. Feedback Control Based on Product Characteristics.
24. Feedback Control of a Process Condition.
25. Process Diagnosis and Adjustment.
PART IX: EXPERIMENTAL REGRESSION.
26. Parameter Estimation in Regression Equations.
PART X: DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS.
27. Introduction to Design of Experiments.
28. Fundamentals of Data Analysis.
29. Introduction to Analysis of Variance.
30. One-Way Layout..
31. Decomposition to Components with Unit Degrees of
Freedom.
32. Two-Way Layout.
33. Two-Way Layout with Decomposition.
34. Two-Way Layout with Repetition.
35. Introduction to Orthogonal Arrays.
36. Layout of Orthogonal Arrays Using Linear Graphs.
37. Incomplete Data.
38. Youden Squares.
SECTION 2. APPLICATION (CASE STUDIES).
PART I: ROBUST ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL
APPLICATIONS.
Biochemistry.
Case 1. Optimization of Bean Sprouting Conditions by Parameter
Design.
Case 2. Optimization of Small Algae Production by Parameter
Design.
Chemical Reaction.
Case 3. Optimization of Polymerization Reactions.
Case 4. Evaluation of Photographic Systems by Dynamic Operating
Window.
Measurement.
Case 5. Application of Dynamic Optimization in Ultra-Trace
Analysis.
Case 6. Evaluation of Component Separation Using a Dynamic
Operating Window.
Case 7. Optimization of the Measuring Method for Granule
Strength.
Case 8. A Detection of Thermoresistant Bacteria.
Pharmacology.
Case 9. Optimization of Model Ointment Prescriptions for in
Vitro Percutaneous Permeation.
Separation.
Case 10. Use of a Dynamic Operating Window for Herbal Medicine
Granulation.
Case 11. Particle-Size Adjustment in a Fine Grinding Process for
Developer.
PART II: ROBUST ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS.
Circuits.
Case 12. Design for Amplifier Stabilization.
Case 13. Parameter Design of Ceramic Oscillation Circuits.
Case 14. Evaluation Method of Electric Waveforms by Momentary
Values.
Case 15. Robust Design for Frequency-Modulation Circuits.
Electronic Devices.
Case 16. Optimization of Blow-Off Charge Measurement
Systems.
Case 17. Evaluation of the Generic Function of Film
Capacitors.
Case 18. Parameter Design of Fine Line Patterning for IC
Fabrication.
Case 19. Minimizing Variation in Pot Core Transformer Processing
.
Case 20. Optimization of Back Contact of Power MOSFETs.
Electrophoto.
Case 21. Development of High-Quality Developers for
Electrophotography.
Case 22. Functional Evaluation for the Electrophotographic
Process.
PART III: ROBUST ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL APPLICATIONS.
Biomechanical.
Case 23. Biomechanical Comparison of Flexor Tendon Repairs..
Machining.
Case 24. Optimization of Machining Conditions by Electric
Power.
Case 25. Development of Machining Technology for High
Performance Steel by Transformability.
Case 26. Transformability of Plastic Injection-Molded Gear.
Material Design.
Case 27. Optimization of a Felt Resist Paste Formula Used in
Partial Felting.
Case 28. Development of Friction Material for Automatic
Transmissions.
Case 29. Parameter Design on a Foundry Process Using Green
Sand.
Case 30. Development of Functional Material by Plasma
Spraying.
Material Strength.
Case 31. Optimization of Two-Piece Gear Brazing Conditions.
Case 32. Optimization of Resistance Welding Conditions for
Electronic Components.
Case 33. Tile Manufacturing Using Industrial Waste.
Measurement
Case 34. Development of an Electrophotographic Toner Charging
Function Measuring System.
Case 35. Clear Vision by Robust Design.
Case 36. Optimization of Adhesion Condition of Resin Board and
Copper Plate.
Case 37. Optimization of a Wave Soldering Process.
Case 38. Optimization of Casting Conditions for Camshafts by
Simulation.
Case 39. Optimization of Photoresist Profile Using
Simulation.
Case 40. Optimization of a Deep Drawing Process.
Case 41. Robust Technology Development of an Encapsulation
Process.
Case 42. Gas-Arc Stud Weld Process Parameter Optimization
Utilizing Robust Design..
Case 43. Optimization of Molding Conditions of Thick-Walled
Products.
Case 44. Quality Improvement of Electro-Deposited Process for
Magnet Production.
Case 45. Optimization of an Electrical Encapsulation Process
Through Parameter Design.
Case 46. Development of Plastic Injection Molding Technology by
Transformability.
Product Development.
Case 47. Stability Design of Shutter Mechanisms of Single-Use
Cameras by Simulation.
Case 48. Optimization of a Clutch Disc Torsional Damping System
Design.
Case 49. Direct Injection Diesel Injector Optimization.
Case 50. Optimization of Disc Blade Mobile Cutters.
Case 51. D-VHS Tape Travel Stability.
Case 52. Functionality Evaluation of Spindles.
Case 53. Improving Minivan Rear Window Latching.
Case 54. Linear Proportional Purge Solenoids.
Case 55. Optimization of a Linear Actuator Using Simulation.
Case 56. Functionality of Evaluation of Articulated Robots.
Case 57. New Ultra-Miniature EMS Tact Switch Optimization.
Case 58. Optimization of an Electrical Connector Insulator
Contact Housing.
Case 59. Air Flow Noise Reduction of Intercoolers.
Case 60. Reduction of Boosting Force Variation of Brake
Boosters.
Case 61. Reduction of Chattering Noise in 47-Feeder Valves.
Case 62. Optimal Design for a Small DC Motor.
Case 63. Steering System On-Center Robustness.
Case 64. Improvement of the Taste of Omelets.
Case 65. Wiper System Chatter Reduction.
Other.
Case 66. Fabrication Line Capacity Planning Using a Robust
Design Dynamic Model.
PART IV: MAHALANOBIS?TAGUCHI SYSTEM (MTS).
Human Performance.
Case 67. Prediction of Programming Ability from a Questionnaire
Using MTS.
Case 68. Technique for the Evaluation of Programming Ability
Based on MTS.
Inspection.
Case 69. Application of Mahalanobis Distance for the Automatic
Inspection of Solder Joints.
Case 70. Application of MTS to Thermal Ink Jet Image Quality
Inspection.
Case 71. Detector Switch Characterization Using MTS.
Case 72. Exhaust Sensor Output Characterization Using MTS.
Case 73. Defects Detection Using MTS.
Medical Diagnosis.
Case 74. Application of Mahalanobis Distance to the Measurement
of Drug Efficacy.
Case 75. Use of Mahalanobis Distance in Medical
Diagnosis.
Case 76. Prediction of Urinary Continence Recovery Among
Patients with Brain Disease Using Mahalanobis Distance.
Case 77. Mahalanobis Distance Application for Health Examination
and Treatment of Missing Data.
Case 78. Forecasting Future Health from Existing Medical
Examination Results Using MTS..
Product.
Case 79. Character Recognition Using Mahalanobis Distance.
Case 80. Printed Letter Inspection Technique Using MTS.
PART V: SOFTWARE TESTING AND APPLICATION.
Algorithms.
Case 81. Optimization of a Diesel Engine Software Control
Strategy.
Case 82. Optimizing Video Compression.
Computer Systems.
Case 83. Robust Optimization of a Real-Time Operating System
Using Parameter Design.
Software.
Case 84. Evaluation of Capability and Error in Programming.
Case 85. Evaluation of Programmer's Ability in Software
Production.
Case 86. Robust Testing of Electronic Warfare Systems.
Case 87. Streamlining of Debugging Software Using an Orthogonal
Array.
PART VI: ON-LINE QUALITY ENGINEERING.
On-Line
Case 88. Application of On-Line Quality Engineering to the
Automobile Manufacturing Process.
Case 89. Design of Preventive Maintenance of a Bucket Elevator
Through Simultaneous Use of Periodic Maintenance and Checkup.
Case 90. Feedback Control by Quality Characteristics.
Case 91. Control of Mechanical Component Parts in a
Manufacturing Process.
Case 92. Semiconductor Rectifier Manufacturing by On-Line
Quality Engineering.
PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS.
Miscellaneous.
Case 93. Estimation of Working Hours in Software
Development.
Case 94. Application of Linear and Nonlinear Regression
Equations for Engineering.
SECTION 3. TAGUCHI'S METHODS VERSUS OTHER QUALITY
PHILOSOPHIES.
Chapter 39. Quality Management in Japan
Chapter 40. Deming and Taguchi's Quality Engineering.
Chapter 41. Enhancing Robust Design with the Aid of TRIZ and
Axiomatic Design.
Chapter 42. Testing and Quality Engineering.
Chapter 43. Total Product Development and Taguchi's Quality
Engineering.
Chapter 44. Role of Taguchi Methods in Design for Six Sigma.
Appendix A: Orthogonal Array and Linear Graphs. Tools for
Quality Engineering.
Appendix B: Equations for On-Line Process
Control.
Appendix C: Orthogonal Array and Linear Graphs for Chapter
38.
Glossary.
Bibliopgraphy.
Index.
