Designing a Test Fixture with DFSS Methodology. (22nd December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kibbe, Charles G.; Lee, Jim; Dong, Kanjicai
• Other Names: Onwubolu Godfrey C. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of manufacturing engineering. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-12-22
• Subjects: Production engineering -- Periodicals; Production engineering; Periodicals; 670.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/3848103
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-7023

Abstract

Abstract : This paper addresses the application of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology to the design of a marine riser joint hydraulic line test fixture. The original test fixture was evaluated using Value Steam Mapping (VSM) and appropriate Lean design tools such as 3D Modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). A new test fixture was developed which resulted in improving the process cycle efficiency for the test from 25% to 50% percent, leading to a 50% reduction in test cost. Handling of the new test fixture is greatly improved as compared to the original fixture.