A Single Session, Laboratory Primer On Taguchi Methods

Over the past decade, Taguchi Methods have become an extremely popular approach to improving the quality of products. These techniques provide a systematic approach for the application of experiments to improve the product design and production process. However, outside of quality engineering courses, there is a lack of instruction on these methods in many technical programs. All technical professionals should have an understanding of Taguchi Methods. The reason for the absence is commonly attributed to a lack of room in the curriculum. This paper describes an experiment that introduces and employs Taguchi Methods in a single laboratory session. The experiment serves as a valuable primer on Taguchi Methods.