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Optimization of hydroforming process for manufacturing of stainless steel corrugated flexible hose pipe using the taguchi method

Bafail, Abdullah O., and Ishrat, Sheikh I., and Khan, Zahid A., (2007) Optimization of hydroforming process for manufacturing of stainless steel corrugated flexible hose pipe using the taguchi method. International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2 (2). pp. 173-179. ISSN 1823-0334

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King Abdulaziz University, Industrial Engineering Dept. Saudi Arabia
King Abdulaziz University, Industrial Engineering Dept. Saudi Arabia
King Abdulaziz University, Industrial Engineering Dept. Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This paper presents a study in which the Taguchi method, a powerful tool to design and process optimization for quality, is used to determine the optimal parameters of hydroforming process that is used to produce stainless steel corrugated flexible hose pipes. An orthogonal array, the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) are employed to investigate the process parameters in order to achieve optimum performance of the hose pipe. Through this study, not only can the optimal parameters of hydroforming process be obtained, but also the main parameters of the process that affect the performance of the hose pipe can be found. Experimental results are provided to confirm the effectiveness of this approach. From the results, it is found that the process parameters, i.e. water pressure and sensor distance significantly affect the outer diameter and pitch of the hose pipe respectively.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Taguch method; Optimization; Hydroforming process; Flexible hose pipe; Stainless steel
Subjects:T Technology, Engineering
ID Code:10445

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