Determination of optimum vulcanization process parameters using Taguchi GRA for reducing quality loss cost

Fajar Alam Yudha*, Bobby Oedy Pramoedyo Soepangkat, Vita Ratnasari, Mokhamad Suef, Rachmadi Norcahyo

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Abstract

Two of the several critical to quality characteristics (CTQs) of rubber outsole are tensile strength and slip resistance. The rubber outsole vulcanization process has three processing parameters, namely mold temperature, mold pressure, and holding time. In order to obtain the maximum tensile strength and slip resistance, it is necessary to conduct multi-objective optimization to determine the correct levels of the vulcanization processing parameters. In the present study, an integration of grey relational analysis and Taguchi method was implemented using an experimental design of L9 Orthogonal Array with 3 (three) replications for each experimental unit. The experimental results showed that the multi-objective optimization successfully enhanced tensile strength and slip resistance in the rubber outsole vulcanization process. The maximum tensile strength and slip resistance could be obtained by setting mold temperature at 155°C, mold pressure at 90 bar, and holding time at 2 minutes. The optimized process parameters could reduce the cost of quality loss by 29.79%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExploring Resources, Process and Design for Sustainable Urban Development
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Industrial Application, ICETIA 2018
EditorsWisnu Setiawan, Nur Hidayati, Anto Budi Listyawan, Nurul Hidayati, Hari Prasetyo, Munajat Tri Nugroho, Tri Widodo Besar Riyadi
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735418509
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jun 2019
Event5th International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Industrial Application: Exploring Resources, Process and Design for Sustainable Urban Development, ICETIA 2018 - Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Duration: 12 Dec 201813 Dec 2018

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2114
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Industrial Application: Exploring Resources, Process and Design for Sustainable Urban Development, ICETIA 2018
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySurakarta, Central Java
Period12/12/1813/12/18

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