The hunt for the Red X: a case study in the use of Shainin design of experiement (DOE) in an industrial honing operation

Abstract

Documents a case study in the use of Shainin Design of Experiments in an industrial honing operation. Provides an overview of the process which attempts to reduce process variability by isolating the most influential factor (Red X). Shows the details of the week‐long experiment and gives some analysis of the data. Uses multiple statistical techniques to identify Red X and discusses corrective action. Suggests that this methodology is very practical and easily executable in many settings, making it one of the most approachable quality techniques available.

Citation

Goodman, J. and Wyld, D.C. (2001), "The hunt for the Red X: a case study in the use of Shainin design of experiement (DOE) in an industrial honing operation", Management Research News, Vol. 24 No. 8/9, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170110782919