Design of Experiments (DOE) Checklist

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Problem Definition & Objective Setting (STEP)
Describe the Manufacturing Problem (TEXT)
What are the initial observations and symptoms of the problem? (TEXT)
What is the current process capability (e.g., Cp, Cpk)? (NUMBER)
What is the primary objective of the DOE? (Choose One) (SELECTION options: Reduce Variation, Improve Mean, Reduce Cost, Improve Quality, Other (Specify))
Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives for the DOE. (TEXT)
Target improvement percentage (e.g., reduce defect rate by 10%) (NUMBER)
What are the key constraints limiting the improvement? (SELECTION options: Cost, Time, Equipment, Material, Other (Specify))
Describe the current process control measures (if any). (TEXT)
Factor & Response Selection (STEP)
Describe the manufacturing process being studied. (TEXT)
What is the desired output metric (e.g., throughput, yield, defect rate)? (NUMBER)
Select the units of measurement for the response variable (e.g., pieces/hour, %, parts per million). (SELECTION options: Pieces/Hour, Percentage (%), Parts Per Million (PPM), Millimeters (mm), Seconds, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
List potential factors that could influence the response. (TEXT)
For each potential factor, briefly describe how it impacts the response (positive or negative). (TEXT)
Estimate the current average value of the response variable. (NUMBER)
Which factors are considered the most critical to investigate (based on prior knowledge or experience)? (SELECTION)
Describe any constraints on the factor ranges (e.g., equipment limitations, safety regulations). (TEXT)
Experimental Design Selection (STEP)
Primary Design Type (SELECTION options: Full Factorial, Fractional Factorial, Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Mixture Design, Taguchi Design)
Number of Factors to be Studied (NUMBER)
Number of Levels per Factor (NUMBER)
Central Composite Design (If using RSM) (SELECTION options: Face-Centered, Circle, Incomplete Block)
Justification for Chosen Design (TEXT)
Randomization Method (SELECTION options: Latin Square, Random Order, Cyclical)
Number of Replicates (NUMBER)
Considerations for Interactions (if applicable) (TEXT)
Experimental Setup & Validation (STEP)
Equipment Calibration Date (NUMBER)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Verified? (SELECTION options: Yes, No)
Describe Equipment Setup and Configuration (TEXT)
Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Score (e.g., % agreement) (NUMBER)
Environmental Conditions Controlled? (SELECTION options: Yes, No)
Document any deviations from planned setup (TEXT)
Attach Photos/Videos of Setup (Optional) (UPLOAD)
Date of Setup Verification (DATE)
Data Collection & Analysis (STEP)
Number of Replicates per Run (NUMBER)
Measurement Resolution (e.g., decimal places) (NUMBER)
Calibration and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Documentation Review (TEXT)
Statistical Software Used (e.g., Minitab, R, JMP) (SELECTION options: Minitab, R, JMP, Other)
Sample Size for Each Factor Level (NUMBER)
Description of Data Validation Procedures (TEXT)
Analysis Method Used (e.g., ANOVA, Regression) (SELECTION options: ANOVA, Regression, Other)
Raw Data File (CSV, Excel) (UPLOAD)
Results Interpretation & Conclusion (STEP)
Summarize the key findings of the DOE. (TEXT)
What is the R-squared value for the model? (Indicates model fit) (NUMBER)
Which factors were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05)? (SELECTION options: Factor A, Factor B, Factor C, No significant factors found)
Describe the interaction effects observed (if any). (TEXT)
What is the predicted optimal setting for the factors? (NUMBER)
Does the model adequately explain the variability in the response? (Based on R-squared & Residual Analysis) (SELECTION options: Yes, the model is a good fit., The model needs improvement., The model is not appropriate.)
What conclusions can be drawn from the DOE results regarding the original manufacturing problem? (TEXT)
Which of the following recommendations are made based on the DOE? (SELECTION options: Adjust factor settings, Modify process parameters, Investigate further, No action required)
Implementation & Verification (STEP)
Describe the proposed changes to the manufacturing process based on DOE findings. (TEXT)
Target improvement percentage for the response variable (e.g., yield, defect rate). (NUMBER)
Planned start date for implementing the changes. (DATE)
Planned completion date for implementation. (DATE)
Number of production runs to monitor after implementation. (NUMBER)
Method for initial verification (e.g., pilot run, gradual rollout). (SELECTION options: Pilot Run, Gradual Rollout, Full Production Implementation)
Describe the verification plan, including data collection methods and acceptance criteria. (TEXT)
Which key performance indicators (KPIs) will be monitored during verification? (SELECTION options: Yield, Defect Rate, Cycle Time, Material Waste, Cost per Unit)
Verification Result: Pass/Fail (SELECTION options: Pass, Fail, Needs Further Investigation)
Documentation & Reporting (STEP)
Project Objective Summary (TEXT)
Detailed Experimental Procedure (TEXT)
Raw Data Files (CSV, Excel) (UPLOAD)
Statistical Analysis Output (e.g., Minitab, JMP) (UPLOAD)
Number of Replicates Run (NUMBER)
List of Assumptions Made During Analysis (TEXT)
Potential Limitations of the Study (TEXT)
Report Distribution List (SELECTION options: Engineering Team, Quality Control, Management, Other)
Report Completion Date (DATE)
Engineer Signature (SIGNATURE)

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