Parameter optimization of CO2 casting process by using Taguchi method

International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 41-50

  Noorul Haq, A ^a   Guharaja, S ^b   Karuppannan, K M ^b  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

^b RVS College of Engineering and Technology   (India)

Author keywords

CO2 casting; Design of experiments; Taguchi's method

Indexed keywords

EID: 60949100202     PISSN: 19552513     EISSN: 19552505     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12008-008-0054-4     Document Type: Article

References (26)

1. Ross P.J.: Taguchi Techniques for Quality Engineering. McGraw-Hill Book, New York (1988)
2. Taguchi, G.: Introduction to Quality Engineering. Asian Productivity Organization, Tokyo, Japan (1986)
3. Guharaja S., Noorul Haq A. et al.: Optimization of green sand casting process parameters by using Taguchi's method. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 30(11), 1040-1048 (2006)
4. Chang C.-S., Liao R.-C. et al.: A grey-based Taguchi method to optimize design of muzzle flash restraint device. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 24(11), 860-864 (2004)
5. Bagci E., Aykut Ş.: A study of Taguchi optimization method for identifying optimum surface roughness in CNC face milling of cobalt-based alloy (stellite 6). Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 29(9), 940-947 (2005)
6. Oktem H., Col M. et al.: A study of the Taguchi optimization method for surface roughness in finish milling of mold surfaces. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 28, 694-700 (2006)
7. Ming-der J., Yih-fong T.: Optimisation of electron-beam surface hardening of cast iron for high wear resistance using the Taguchi method. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 24(3), 190-198 (2004)
8. Yang C., Hung S.-W.: Optimising the thermoforming process of polymeric foams: An approach by using the Taguchi method and the utility concept. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 24(5), 353-360 (2004)
9. Bagci E., Ozcelik B.: Analysis of temperature changes on the twist drill under different drilling conditions based on Taguchi method during dry drilling of Al 7075-T651. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 29(7), 629-636 (2005)
10. Li B., Nye T.J. et al.: Multi-objective optimization of forming parameters for tube hydro forming process based on the Taguchi method. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 28 (1), 23-30 (2005)
11. Li M.-H.C., Hong S.-M.: Optimal parameter design for chip-on-film technology using the Taguchi method. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 25(1), 145-153 (2004)
12. Kuo C.-F.J., Wu Y.-S.: Optimization of the film coating process for polymer blends by the grey-based Taguchi method. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 27(5), 525-530 (2005)
13. Kirby E.D., Zhang Z. et al.: Optimizing surface finish in a turning operation using the Taguchi parameter design method. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 30(11), 1021-1029 (2005)
14. Jeyapaul R., Shahabudeen P. et al.: Quality management research by considering multi-response problems in the Taguchi method - a review. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 26(11), 1331-1337 (2004)
15. Lo S.-P., Chiu J.-T. et al.: Rapid measurement of surface roughness for face-milling aluminum using laser scattering and the Taguchi method. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 26(9), 1071-1077 (2005)
16. Jeyapaul R., Shahabudeen P. et al.: Simultaneous optimization of multi-response problems in the Taguchi method using genetic algorithm. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 30(9), 870-878 (2006)
17. Manna A., Bhattacharyya B.: Taguchi and Gauss elimination method: A dual response approach for parametric optimization of CNC wire cut EDM of PRAlSiCMMC. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 28(1), 67-75 (2005)
18. Lin T.-R.: The use of reliability in the Taguchi method for the optimization of the polishing ceramic gauge block. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 0(3), 237-242 (2003)
19. Nataraj M., Arunachalam V.P. et al.: Using risk analysis and Taguchi's method to find optimal conditions of design parameters: A case study. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 27(5), 445-454 (2005)
20. Barua P.B., Kumar P., Gaindhar J.L.: Optimization of mechanical properties of V-Process castings by Taguchi method. Indian Foundry J. 18(3), 17-25 (1997)
21. Syrcos G.P.: Die casting process optimization using Taguchi method. J. Mater. Process. Technol. 135, 68-74 (2002)
22. Masters, I., Khoeri, A.P., Gethin, D.T.: The Application of Taguchi methods to aluminum recycling Process. In: Proceedings of ASM 4th edn, pp. 115-124 (1999)
23. Muzammil M., Pal Singh P., Talib F.: Optimization of gear blank casting process by using Taguchi's robust design technique. J. Qual. Eng. 15, 351-359 (2003)
24. Shaji S., Radhakrishnan V.: Analysis of process parameters in surface grinding with graphite as lubricant based on the Taguchi method. J. Mater. Process. Technol. 141(1), 51-59 (2003)
25. Ghani J.A., Choudhury I.A., Hassan H.H.: Application of Taguchi method in the optimization of end milling parameters. J. Mater. Process. Technol. 145(1), 84-92 (2004)
26. George P.M., Raghunath B.K., Manocha L.M.: EDM machining of carbon-carbon composite - a Taguchi approach. J. Mater. Process. Technol. 145(1), 66-71 (2004)