THE USE OF THE TAGUCHI METHOD IN DETERMINING THE OPTIMUM PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDING PARAMETERS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CONSUMER PRODUCT

Authors

  • S. Kamaruddin S. Kamaruddin School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia - Engineering Campus 14300 Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal, Penang. MALAYSIA
  • Zahid A. Khan School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia - Engineering Campus 14300 Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal, Penang.
  • K. S.Wan K. S.Wan School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia - Engineering Campus 14300 Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal, Penang.

Keywords:

Taguchi method, Optimisation, Inj ection moulding, Polypropylene (PP).· Bending strengrh.

Abstract

In this study, the Taguchi method is used to find the optimal process parameters for an injection moulding machine that was used to produce a consumer product (plastic tray) from
polypropylene (PP) plastic nuueriat. An orthogonal array (OA). main effect. signal-to-noise (SIN) ratio, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed to investigate the bending
characteristics of the tray under a constant load. Through this study, not only can the optimal:
process parameters for injection moulding process be obtained, but also the main process
parameters that affect the bending performance ofthe tray can be foun d. Experimental results are provided /0 confirm the effectiveness ofthis approach.

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2018-04-25

How to Cite

S. Kamaruddin, S. K., A. Khan, Z., & K. S.Wan, K. S. (2018). THE USE OF THE TAGUCHI METHOD IN DETERMINING THE OPTIMUM PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDING PARAMETERS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CONSUMER PRODUCT. Jurnal Mekanikal, 18(2). Retrieved from https://jurnalmekanikal.utm.my/index.php/jurnalmekanikal/article/view/210

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