Engineering Design for Quality Using the Taguchi Approach

ABSTRACTThis article discusses the Taguchi method as an approach to design optimization for quality. The method is briefly explained and its application is demonstrated by the use of an aerospace design example. The results suggest that the Taguchi method is an efficient, disciplined approach that can aid in designing for performance, quality, and cost. Principal benefits include significant time and resource savings and the determination of parametric sensitivities and interactions.