BS ISO 16336:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions and symbols
4 Robust parameter design - Overview
5 Assessment of robustness by SN ratio
6 Procedure of a parameter design experiment
7 Case study - Parameter design of a lamp cooling system
Annex A (informative) - Comparison of a system's
        robustness using SN ratio
Annex B (informative) - Case studies and SN ratio in various
        technical fields
Bibliography

Provides guidelines for applying the optimization method of robust parameter design, also called as parameter design, an effective methodology for optimization based on Taguchi Methods, to achieve robust products.

This International Standard gives guidelines for applying the optimization method of robust parameter design, also called as parameter design, an effective methodology for optimization based on Taguchi Methods, to achieve robust products.

This International Standard prescribes signal-to-noise ratio (hereafter SN ratio) as a measure of robustness, and the procedures of parameter design to design robust products utilizing this measure. The word “robust” in this International Standard means minimized variability of product’s function under various noise conditions, that is, insensitivity of the product’s function to the changes in the levels of noises. For robust products, their responses are sensitive to signal and insensitive to noises.

The approach of this International Standard can be applied to any products that are designed and manufactured, including machines, chemical products, electronics, foods, consumer goods, software, new materials, and services. Manufacturing technologies are also regarded as products that are used by manufacturing processes.