Robust optimization : world's best practices for developing winning vehicles / Subir Chowdhury, Shin Taguchi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chowdhury, Subir, author.

Taguchi, Shin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motor vehicles--Design and construction.

Motor vehicles.

Robust optimization.

Manufacturing processes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (527 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England : Wiley, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Robust Optimization is a method to improve robustness using low-cost variations of a single, conceptual design. The benefits of Robust Optimization include faster product development cycles; faster launch cycles; fewer manufacturing problems; fewer field problems; lower-cost, higher performing products and processes; and lower warranty costs. All these benefits can be realized if engineering and product development leadership of automotive and manufacturing organizations leverage the power of using Robust Optimization as a competitive weapon. Written by world renowned authors, Robust Optimization: World's Best Practices for Developing Winning Vehicles, is a ground breaking book whichintroduces the technical management strategy of Robust Optimization. The authors discuss what the strategy entails, 8 steps for Robust Optimization and Robust Assessment, and how to lead it in a technical organization with an implementation strategy. Robust Optimization is defined and it is demonstrated how the techniques can be applied to manufacturing organizations, especially those with automotive industry applications, so that Robust Optimization creates the flexibility that minimizes product development cost, reduces product time-to-market, and increases overall productivity. Key features: * Presents best practices from around the globe on Robust Optimization that can be applied in any manufacturing and automotive organization in the world * Includes 19 successfully implemented best case studies from automotive original equipment manufacturers and suppliers * Provides manufacturing industries with proven techniques to become more competitive in the global market * Provides clarity concerning the common misinterpretations on Robust Optimization Robust Optimization: World's Best Practices for Developing Winning Vehicles is a must-have book for engineers and managers who are working on design, product, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, process, quality area; all levels of management especially in product development area, research and development personnel and consultants. It also serves as an excellent reference for students and teachers in engineering.

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Robust Optimization; 1.1 What Is Quality as Loss?; 1.2 What Is Robustness?; 1.3 What Is Robust Assessment?; 1.4 What Is Robust Optimization?; Chapter 2: Eight Steps for Robust Optimization and Robust Assessment; 2.1 Before Eight Steps: Select Project Area; 2.2 Eight Steps for Robust Optimization; 2.3 Eight Steps for Robust Assessment; 2.4 As You Go through Case Studies in This Book; Chapter 3: Implementation of Robust Optimization; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Robust Optimization Implementation

Part One: Vehicle Level OptimizationChapter 4: Optimization of Vehicle Offset Crashworthy Design Using a Simplified Analysis Model; 4.1 Executive Summary; 4.2 Introduction; 4.3 Stepwise Implementation of DFSS Optimization for Vehicle Offset Impact; 4.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Optimization of the Component Characteristics for Improving Collision Safety by Simulation; 5.1 Executive Summary; 5.2 Introduction; 5.3 Simulation Models; 5.4 Concept of Standardized S/N Ratios with Respect to Survival Space; 5.5 Results and Consideration; 5.6 Conclusion; Reference

Part Two: Subsystems Level Optimization by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)Chapter 6: Optimization of Small DC Motors Using Functionality for Evaluation; 6.1 Executive Summary; 6.2 Introduction; 6.3 Functionality for Evaluation in Case of DC Motors; 6.4 Experiment Method and Measurement Data; 6.5 Factors and Levels; 6.6 Data Analysis; 6.7 Analysis Results; 6.8 Selection of Optimal Design and Confirmation; 6.9 Benefits Gained; 6.10 Consideration of Analysis for Audible Noise; 6.11 Conclusion; Chapter 7: Optimal Design for a Double-Lift Window Regulator System Used in Automobiles

7.1 Executive Summary7.2 Introduction; 7.3 Schematic Figure of Double-Lift Window Regulator System; 7.4 Ideal Function; 7.5 Noise Factors; 7.6 Control Factors; 7.7 Conventional Data Analysis and Results; 7.8 Selection of Optimal Condition and Confirmation Test Results; 7.9 Evaluation of Quality Characteristics; 7.10 Concept of Analysis Based on Standardized S/N Ratio; 7.11 Analysis Results Based on Standardized S/N Ratio; 7.12 Comparison between Analysis Based on Standardized S/N Ratio and Analysis Based on Conventional S/N Ratio; 7.13 Conclusion; Further Reading

Chapter 8: Optimization of Next-Generation Steering System Using Computer Simulation8.1 Executive Summary; 8.2 Introduction; 8.3 System Description; 8.4 Measurement Data; 8.5 Ideal Function; 8.6 Factors and Levels; 8.7 Pre-analysis for Compounding the Noise Factors; 8.8 Calculation of Standardized S/N Ratio; 8.9 Analysis Results; 8.10 Determination of Optimal Design and Confirmation; 8.11 Tuning to the Targeted Value; 8.12 Conclusion; Chapter 9: Future Truck Steering Effort Robustness; 9.1 Executive Summary; 9.2 Background; 9.3 Parameter Design; 9.4 Acknowledgments; References

Chapter 10: Optimal Design of Engine Mounting System Based on Quality Engineering

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119212140

1119212146

9781119212089

1119212081

OCLC:

925426792