The optimal parameter design for a welding unit of manufacturing industry by Taguchi method and computer simulation
Abstract: Manufacturing
systems include a complicated combination of resources, such as materials,
labors, and machines. Hence, when the manufacturing systems are faced with a
problem related to the availability of resources it is difficult to identify
the root of the problem accurately and effectively. Managers and engineers in
companies are trying to achieve a robust production line based on the maximum
productivity. The main goal of this paper is to design a robust production
line, taking productivity into account in the selected manufacturing industry.
Design/methodology/approach: This paper presents the application of
Taguchi method along with computer simulation for finding an optimum factor
setting for three controllable factors, which are a number of welding machines,
hydraulic machines, and cutting machines by analyzing the effect of noise
factors in a selected manufacturing industry.
Findings and Originality/value: Based on the final results, the optimal
design parameter of welding unit of in the selected manufacturing industry will
be obtained when factor A is located at level 2 and B and C are located at
level 1. Therefore, maximum productive desirability is achieved when the number
of welding machines, hydraulic machines, and cutting machines is equal to 17,
2, and 1, respectively. This paper has a significant role in designing a robust
production line by considering the lowest cost and timely manner based on the
Taguchi method.
Author: Seyed Mojib Zahraee,
Ali Chegeni, Arshin Toghtamish
Journal Code: jptindustrigg160008
