Taguchi Methods: Signal-To-Noise Ratio for Quality Evaluation (Taguchi Methods Series)

To quality engineers, noise refers to any factor that alters a product's designated function. Signal-to-noise (S/N) ratios--commonly used to evaluate the quality of communications systems--can help keep this type of instability to a minimum in products and processes. This book illustrates various types of S/N ratios, using examples from mechanical, chemical, electrical, and measurement fields, and shows engineers how to use these ratios to evaluate quality and reliability of products and processes.