Analyzing processing quality of machine tools via processed product: Example of ball valve processing machine

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuen-Suan Chen ◽  
Der-Fa Chen ◽  
Ming-Chieh Huang ◽  
Tsang-Chuan Chang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tools ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Process Quality ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Process Capability Indices ◽  
Processing Quality ◽  
Accuracy And Precision ◽  
Capability Indices

Machine tools are fundamental equipment in industrial production, and their processing quality exerts a direct impact on the quality of the component product that they process. Thus, machine tool manufacturers develop various machine tools depending on market needs and processing functions, and the processed component products generally possess multiple smaller-the-better, larger-the-better, and nominal-the-best quality characteristics at the same time. For this reason, this study employed the widely used process capability indices, [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], and [Formula: see text] to develop a model that can evaluate the process quality of component products and analyze the processing quality of various machine tools. We first converted the process capability indices into functions of the accuracy and precision indices and constructed a multi-characteristic quality analysis chart that can identify the reason for poor process quality in a quality characteristic. Furthermore, considering the fact that the process capability indices can only be estimated, which may lead to misjudgment in the evaluation of process quality, we derived the [Formula: see text] upper confidence limits of indices and the coordinates formed by the corresponding accuracy and precision indices. Manufacturers can then evaluate the process quality levels of the quality characteristics based on where the coordinates falls in the multi-characteristic quality analysis chart. This can more reliably assist manufacturers in monitoring the processing quality of their machine tools and providing feedback to the machine tool manufacturers for machine improvement.

scholarly journals Performance Evaluation Using Multivariate Non-Normal Process Capability

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alatefi ◽  
Ahmad ◽  
Alkahtani
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
Quality Characteristic ◽  
Process Capability Indices ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Capability Indices ◽  
Skewness Reduction ◽  
Quality Of Products

Process capability indices (PCIs) have always been used to improve the quality of products and services. Traditional PCIs are based on the assumption that the data obtained from the quality characteristic (QC) under consideration are normally distributed. However, most data on manufacturing processes violate this assumption. Furthermore, the products and services of the manufacturing industry usually have more than one QC; these QCs are functionally correlated and, thus, should be evaluated together to evaluate the overall quality of a product. This study investigates and extends the existing multivariate non-normal PCIs. First, a multivariate non-normal PCI model from the literature is modeled and validated. An algorithm to generate non-normal multivariate data with the desired correlations is also modeled. Then, this model is extended using two different approaches that depend on the well-known Box–Cox and Johnson transformations. The skewness reduction is further improved by applying heuristics algorithms. These two approaches outperform the investigated model from the literature because they can provide more precise results regardless of the skewness type. The comparison is made based on the generated data and a case study from the literature.

scholarly journals METODOLOGÍA PARA LA ESTIMACIÓN DE ÍNDICES DE CAPACIDAD EN PROCESOS PARA DATOS NO NORMALES

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Carlos W. Camero Jiménez ◽  
Erick . A. Chacón Montalvan ◽  
Vilma S. Romero Romero ◽  
Luisa E. Quispe Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
Process Capability Indices ◽  
Data Transformations ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Capability Indices ◽  
Proper Estimation ◽  
Made In

La globalización ha ido intensificando la competencia en muchos mercados. Con el fin de mantener su competitividad, las empresas buscan satisfacer las necesidades de los clientes mediante el cumplimiento de los requerimientos del mercado. En este contexto, los Índices de Capacidad de Proceso (ICP) juegan un rol trascendental en el análisis de capacidad de los procesos. Para el caso de datos no normales existen dos enfoques generales basados en transformaciones (Transformación de Box –Cox y de Johnson) y percentiles (Sistemas de distribuciones de Pearson y de Burr). Sin embargo, estudios anteriores sobre la comparación de tales métodos muestran distintas conclusiones y por ello nace la necesidad de aclarar las diferencias que existen entre estos métodos para poder implementar una correcta estimación de estos índices. En este trabajo, se realiza un estudio de simulación con el objetivo de comparar los métodos mencionados y proponer una metodología adecuada para la estimación del ICP en datos no normales. Además, se concluye que el mejor método a emplear depende del tipo de distribución, el nivel de asimetría de la misma y el valor del ICP. Palabras clave.- Ajuste de distribuciones de frecuencia, Índice de capacidad del proceso, normalidad, Transformación de datos, Simulación. ABSTRACTGlobalization has intensified competition in many markets. To remain competitive, the companies look for satisfying the needs of customers by meeting market requirements. In this context, Process Capability Indices (PCI) play a crucial role in assessing the quality of processes. In the case of non-normal data there are two general approaches based on transformations (Box-Cox and Johnson Transformation) and Percentiles (Pearson’s and Burr’s Distribution Systems). However, previous studies on the comparison of these methods show different conclusions, and thus arises the need to clarify the differences between these methods to implement a proper estimation of these indices. In this paper, a simulation study is made in order to compare the above methods and to propose an appropriate methodology for estimating the PCI in non-normal data. Furthermore, it is concluded that the best method used depends on the type of distribution, the asymmetry level of the distribution and the ICP value. Keywords.- Approximation to frequency distributions, Process capability indices, Normality, data transformations, Simulation.

scholarly journals Process Quality Evaluation Model with Taguchi Cost Loss Index

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 10182
Author(s):  
Chiao-Tzu Huang ◽  
Kuei-Kuei Lai
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
Process Quality ◽  
Statistical Testing ◽  
Process Capability Indices ◽  
Capability Indices ◽  
Loss Index ◽  
Quality Evaluation Model

Process Capability Indices (PCIs) are not only a good communication tools between sales departments and customers but also convenient tools for internal engineers to evaluate and analyze process capabilities of products. Many statisticians and process engineers are dedicated to research on process capability indices, among which the Taguchi cost loss index can reflect both the process yield and process cost loss at the same time. Therefore, in this study the Taguchi cost loss index was used to propose a novel process quality evaluation model. After the process was stabilized, a process capability evaluation was carried out. This study used Boole’s inequality and DeMorgan’s theorem to derive the (1 – α) ×100% confidence region of (δ,γ2) based on control chart data. The study adopted the mathematical programming method to find the (1 – α) ×100% confidence interval of the Taguchi cost loss index then employed a (1 – α) ×100% confidence interval to perform statistical testing and to determine whether the process needed improvement.

Production data analysis system using novel process capability indices-based circular economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 119 (8) ◽  
pp. 1655-1668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo-Ping Lin ◽  
Chun-Min Yu ◽  
Kuen-Suan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Statistical Hypothesis ◽  
Production Data ◽  
Process Capability Indices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industry Chain ◽  
Capability Indices

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish mechanisms for process improvement so that production efficiency and product quality can be expected, and create a sustainable development in terms of circular economy. Design/methodology/approach The authors obtain a critical value from statistical hypothesis testing, and thereby construct a process capability indices chart, which both lowers the chance of quality level misjudgment caused by sampling error and provides reference for the processes improvement in poor quality levels. The authors used the bottom bracket of bicycles as an example to demonstrate the model and methods proposed in this study. Findings This approach enables us to plot multiple quality characteristics, despite varying attributes and specifications, onto the same process capability analysis chart. And it therefore increases accuracy and precision to reduce rework and scrap rates (reduce), increase product availability, reduce maintenance frequency and increase reuse (reuse), increase the recycle rates of components (recycle) and lengthen service life, which will delay recovery time (recovery). Originality/value Parts manufacturers in the industry chain can upload their production data to the cloud platform. The quality control center of the bicycle manufacturer can utilized the production data analysis model to identify critical-to-quality characteristics. The platform also offers reference for improvement and adds the improvement achievements and experience to its knowledge management to provide the entire industry chain. Feedback is also given to the R&D department of the bicycle manufacturer as reference for more robust product designs, more reasonable tolerance designs, and selection criteria for better parts suppliers, thereby forming an intelligent manufacturing loop system.

New multivariate process capability indices for measuring the performance of multivariate processes subject to non-normal distributions

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeh-Nan Pan ◽  
Chung-I Li ◽  
Wei-Chen Shih
Keyword(s):  
Process Capability ◽  
Process Capability Indices ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Multivariate Process ◽  
Multivariate Processes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Normal Distributions ◽  
Normality Assumption ◽  
Capability Indices ◽  
Multivariate Manufacturing

Purpose – In the past few years, several capability indices have been developed for evaluating the performance of multivariate manufacturing processes under the normality assumption. However, this assumption may not be true in most practical situations. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to develop new capability indices for evaluating the performance of multivariate processes subject to non-normal distributions. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper, the authors propose three non-normal multivariate process capability indices (MPCIs) RNMC p , RNMC pm and RNMC pu by relieving the normality assumption. Using the two normal MPCIs proposed by Pan and Lee, a weighted standard deviation method (WSD) is used to modify the NMC p and NMC pm indices for the-nominal-the-best case. Then the WSD method is applied to modify the multivariate ND index established by Niverthi and Dey for the-smaller-the-better case. Findings – A simulation study compares the performance of the various multivariate indices. Simulation results show that the actual non-conforming rates can be correctly reflected by the proposed capability indices. The numerical example further demonstrates that the actual quality performance of a non-normal multivariate process can properly reflected by the proposed capability indices. Practical implications – Process capability index is an important SPC tool for measuring the process performance. If the non-normal process data are mistreated as a normal one, it will result in an improper decision and thereby lead to an unnecessary quality loss. The new indices can provide practicing managers and engineers with a better decision-making tool for correctly measuring the performance for any multivariate process or environmental system. Originality/value – Once the existing multivariate quality/environmental problems and their Key Performance Indicators are identified, one may apply the new capability indices to evaluate the performance of various multivariate processes subject to non-normal distributions.

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