A grey-based Taguchi method to optimize design of muzzle flash restraint device

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 24, Issue 11-12, 2004, Pages 860-864

  Chang, Chung Shang ^a   Liao, Ren Chieh ^a   Wen, Kun Li ^a   Wang, Wen Pai ^b  

^a CHIENKUO TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^b NATIONAL CHIN YI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Experimental design; Grey system theory; Muzzle device; Optimal design; Quality characteristic

Indexed keywords

MATRIX ALGEBRA; PERFORMANCE; PROCESS CONTROL; QUALITY CONTROL; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT; SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO;

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN; GREY SYSTEM THEORY; MUZZLE DEVICE; OPTIMAL DESIGN; QUALITY CHARACTERISTIC;

PRODUCT DESIGN;

EID: 10844270563     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-004-2066-y     Document Type: Article

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