Applying the Taguchi Method to Improve Key Parameters of Extrusion Vacuum-Forming Quality.

Dyi-Cheng Chen, Der-Fa Chen, Shih-Ming Huang

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Article in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Dyi-Cheng ChenDepartment of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, No. 1, Jin-De Road, Changhua City 500, Taiwan.

Der-Fa ChenDepartment of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, No. 1, Jin-De Road, Changhua City 500, Taiwan.

Shih-Ming HuangDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Wu Feng University, No. 117, Section 2, Jianguo Road, Minxiong 621303, Taiwan.

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This research investigates the control of thickness and weight in plastic extrusion vacuum-thermoforming products to identify optimal key parameters for cost reduction and energy savings. The initial step involves identifying crucial influencing factors. In this step, the Delphi technique was employed through a questionnaire administered to a panel of expert scholars to ensure minimal error and maximal reliability in determining key influencing factors. Consensus was sought to establish appropriateness and consistency. Subsequently, the Taguchi method was applied for quality design and planning of the extrusion vacuum-forming process. The experimental design parameters were selected using an L

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Delphi techniqueextrusion moldingquality controlTaguchi method

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PMID38675032

DOI10.3390/polym16081113

PMCPMC11054033

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