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9 articles for “six sigma”
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Robust Design of Subsonic Airfoil by Multi-Objective Six Sigma Approach
Abstract: It is well known that aerodynamic performance of a UAV is very sensitive to the wing shape and flight conditions, and inevitable uncertainties such as wing manufacturing errors and wind variations may lead to drastic deterioration in its aerodynamic performance. In the UAV wing design, therefore, it is required not to use the conventional design optimization approach considering only optimality of performance at the design point, but to use the …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Employability Skills & Implementation of Six Sigma to enhance employability
Abstract: Many surveys show that percentage of employable engineering students passing out from various engineering colleges in India is very less. The objective of this paper is to review various research papers on employability, skills & activities to enhance employability of students. It also reviews implementation of six sigma approach for enhancement of various processes. Various tools of Six Sigma are also reviewed.
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Optimization of Production Processes to Minimize Waste and Improve Efficiency in Automobile Servicing Plant Using Lean Six Sigma
Abstract: This study focuses on optimizing production processes within an automobile servicing plant to minimize waste and enhance efficiency through the application of lean six sigma (LSS) methodologies. Utilizing a case study approach, the research addresses real-time challenges related to productivity and waste reduction. Data collection involves assessing machine functionality metrics, material and labor flow at various stages of the servicing process. The optimization strategy integrates lean tools including value stream …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 47–63 Read article
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Improving Quality of Thin Walled Sand Casting through Selective Quality Improvement Methods
Abstract: Six sigma is a quality improvement methodology. In this research paper, six sigma methodology is used for end shield FG 200 Grey casting of electric body. DEMAIC methodology along with Taguchi method is used to minimize the defect in end shield casting. DOE and analysis for variance techniques are used to determine the correlation of defects with the pouring temperature, pouring time and Si percentage and their optimum values are …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Minimizing Defective Product through Effective Production Planning and Control of Rear Wheel Drum
Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to describe the different operations that can be performed to improve the quality and reduce the quantity of defect in product by six sigma method. As we all know that today, the main objective of the companies to satisfy the customers by providing them good quality product. As now days, there is large amount of competition in global market among different companies, so, …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Maintenance Management in Iraqi Government Buildings
Abstract: Due to the fact that the buildings in general and government buildings in particular, is considered as a national real estate wealth of high value, and to maintain these building, must carry out maintenance work to them. And the reality of the maintenance of government buildings in Iraq is not going according to the real system of management and lack of specialized cadres to carry out the tasks required in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 67–74 Read article
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Identification of Die Erosion or Pit Marks & Development of Preventive Maintenance Procedure for Die Keeping
Abstract: The objective of this project is to provide a technical solution needed to minimize the uncertainty and defects, such as Die Erosion or Pit Marks on dies used for casting & to give preventive maintenance procedure for Die Keeping at Sigma Electric Mfg. Corp. Ltd., Chakan, Pune. The aim is to achieve the zero defect production & good rate of production by eliminating the defects such as Die Erosion or …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Line Balancing Issues in Automotive Fuel Tank Bracket Production
Abstract: Assembly line balancing is a manufacturing technique aimed at determining the anticipated production rate for manufacturing a specific product within a defined timeframe. Six Sigma, a profit-maximizing method, focuses on achieving consumer satisfaction. Reducing cycle time has become crucial to enhance production rates and meet client expectations. Assembly lines play a pivotal role in industrial production as efficient flow-line systems. Although building or redesigning assembly lines requires significant capital investment, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Process Improvement in Automotive Parts by
Abstract: In the present scenario, the manufacturing industries globally have gone through significant change and the competition has increased dramatically. For industries, to remain competitive in this global market, continuous improvement of manufacturing system processes has become necessary. Now a day’s, various innovative techniques and management practices such as Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Total Quality Management (TQM), Just in Time (JIT), etc. are becoming popular among the business houses …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–25 Read article