Parameter optimization by Taguchi methods for finishing advanced ceramic balls using a novel eccentric lapping machine

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture

Volumn 215, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 69-78

  Kang, J ^a   Hadfield, M ^a  

^a BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CERAMIC PRODUCTS; FINISHING; LAPPING MACHINES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS;

TAGUCHI METHODS;

OPTIMIZATION;

EID: 0035137777     PISSN: 09544054     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/0954405011515145     Document Type: Article

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