ENGINEERING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
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Engineering
Excellence Through Research |
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| The
Bradford MSc Programme in ENGINEERING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT |
| Masters' Conference |
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| Venue: | Dunton, Multi-purpose Conference Room |
| Date: | 26th November 2003, 08.15 - 12.50 |
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Agenda
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| 08.15 | Coffee |
| 08.30 | Welcome (Malcolm Thomas) |
| 08.40 | Introduction (Andrew Day/Felician Campean) |
| 08.45 | Right First Time Production Releases Paul Cash, Ford Motor Company (Dunton) A research project to assess the performance of FPDS through an investigation into engineering change actions generated during the PD cycle from file set up to volume production on a recently launched product. More... |
| 09:15 | A Model Based Engine Calibration Methodology
for a Port Fuel Injection, Spark-Ignition Engine Mark Cary, Ford Motor Company (Dunton) The application of non-linear hierarchical statistical modelling and multi-objective optimisation techniques to the solution of real world mulit-parameter engine calibration problems. More... |
| 10.00 | An Investigation into Warranty Reduction
in the Context of Total Quality Management Jason Moores, Ford Motor Company (Dunton) An assessment of the effectiveness of measures taken to improve engine build quality for the launch of 1.6 Sigma engine at BEP versus the launch of 1.25 Sigma engine at VEP. More... |
| 10.30 | Coffee and informal discussions |
| 11.00 | Application of Six Sigma Methodology
to Improve the Fit of Automotive Closure Panel Nick Teasdale, Jaguar Cars (Halewood) Six sigma problem solving methodology was applied to improve the fit of a trunk lid on a luxury saloon car. Two case studies cover how statistical tools were used extensively to investigate multiple root causes. More... |
| 11.30 | Study into the Effect of Increased Exhaust
Gas Temperature on the Robustness of the Catalytic Converter Martin Ledger, Ford Motor Company (Dunton) An assessment of increasing the maximum operating temperature of a new generation Pt/Rh formulation catalyst on durability and performance. More... |
| 12.00 | An Investigation Into Passenger Car
Door Closing Sound Variation Using the Six Sigma Quality Improvement Methodology Mark Craven, Jaguar Cars (Halewood) Following the introduction of the six sigma quality improvement methodology into Jaguar Cars the process was applied to assess the variation in door closing sound. More... |
| 12.30 | Plenary wrap up and closing discussions. |