Root Cause Analysis of Refinement Engineering for Automobile M

This project focused on finding the solutions for tiny flaws that appeared on auto M due to the production process. The core problem was discovering the root cause of tiny flaws and proposing on how to solve them. Brainstorming, data collection and analysis, measurement and material test, Gage R&R project and other methods were used to look for the root causes. During the project, the defect of production was confirmed. With the root cause defined, the quality of auto M improved and the problem solved observably

Space benefits: The secondary application of aerospace technology in other sectors of the economy

Benefit cases of aerospace technology utilization are presented for manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and health. General, organization, geographic, and field center indexes are included

Index to NASA Tech Briefs, 1975

This index contains abstracts and four indexes--subject, personal author, originating Center, and Tech Brief number--for 1975 Tech Briefs

Automotive Stirling Engine Development Program

The background and history of the Stirling engine, the technology, materials, components, controls, and systems, and a technical assessment of automotive stirling engines are presented

Index to 1981 NASA Tech Briefs, volume 6, numbers 1-4

Short announcements of new technology derived from the R&D activities of NASA are presented. These briefs emphasize information considered likely to be transferrable across industrial, regional, or disciplinary lines and are issued to encourage commercial application. This index for 1981 Tech Briefs contains abstracts and four indexes: subject, personal author, originating center, and Tech Brief Number. The following areas are covered: electronic components and circuits, electronic systems, physical sciences, materials, life sciences, mechanics, machinery, fabrication technology, and mathematics and information sciences

Studies on New Japan Global Manufacturing Model: The innovation of manufacturing engineering

This study describes the “New Japan Global Manufacturing Model” (NJ-GMM) that contributes to strengthening of Japanese global manufacturing strategy. NJ-GMM is the innovation of manufacturing engineering fundamentals. Specifically, the foundation of NJ-GMM consists of the “Intellectual Working Value Improvement Management Model” (IWV-IMM), “Partnering Performance Measurement Model” (PPMM), “Strategic Stratified Task Team Model” (SSTTM), “Intelligence High-cycle System for Assembly Maker Production Process” (IHS-AMPP), “Strategic Quality Management using Performance Measurement Model” (SQM-PMM), and “Working Value Evaluation Model” (WVEM). The effectiveness of NJ-GMM was verified through the actual applications to automobile manufacturing in Toyota and suppliers

Plasma sprayed titanium coatings with/without a shroud

Abstract: Titanium coatings were deposited by plasma spraying with and without a shroud. The titanium coatings were then assessed by scanning electron microscopy. A comparison in microstructure between titanium coatings with and without the shroud was carried out. The results showed that the shroud played an important role in protecting the titanium particles from oxidation. The presence of the shroud led to a reduction in coating porosity. The reduction in air entrainment with t he shroud resulted in better heating of the particles, and an enhanced microstructure with lower porosity in the shrouded titanium coatings were observed compared to the air plasma sprayed counterpart