Fuzzy Radar Evaluation Chart for Improving Machining Quality of Components

Kuen-Suan Chen, Chun-Min Yu, Jin-Shyong Lin (), Tsun-Hung Huang and Yun-Syuan Zhong
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Kuen-Suan Chen: Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
Chun-Min Yu: Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
Jin-Shyong Lin: Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
Tsun-Hung Huang: Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
Yun-Syuan Zhong: Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan

Mathematics, 2024, vol. 12, issue 5, 1-18

Abstract: Some studies have shown that any part machined by an outsourcer usually has several basic quality characteristics. When the outsourcer’s process capabilities are insufficient, the defective rate of various quality characteristics of the product will increase, thereby raising the rework rate and scrap rate. As a result, maintenance costs will go up, economic value will decrease, and even carbon emissions can increase during the production process. In addition, the process capability index and the radar chart are widely used in engineering management and other fields. Since process indicators often contain unknown parameters, sample data are needed for evaluation. With the rapid development of the Internet of Things and big data analysis, many companies regard rapid response as a basic requirement for timeliness and cost consideration. Therefore, companies often have to evaluate the process quality of ten small samples and decide whether to make some improvements. In order to solve the above problems, this study proposed a fuzzy radar chart evaluation model for the process quality of multi-quality characteristic parts based on the process capability index. Using this model can help all parts manufacturers continue to improve the quality of their machined parts as well as reduce their rework and scrap rates. Meanwhile, carbon emissions can be lessened during the production process, and companies can fulfill their social responsibilities. This fuzzy radar chart evaluation model is based on confidence intervals. As the company’s past experience is incorporated, the evaluation accuracy can be maintained even with a smaller sample size. Furthermore, the fuzzy radar evaluation chart can simultaneously evaluate the process capabilities of all quality characteristics of the part. In addition to making it easier for manufacturers to master all quality characteristics, quality process capability can also help them seize improvement opportunities.

Keywords: process capability index; upper confidence limit; minimum value; fuzzy membership function; radar chart (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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