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Empirical model-building: an integral part of optimising the high frequency tube welding process

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  • Karel T. Swanepoel

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In small and medium size manufacturing enterprises, the 'base case' argument, regarding the optimisation aspects of manufacturing processes, is what existing manufacturing processes can (potentially) achieve and not what they are achieving currently. The focus of this study was directed towards the improvement of tube manufacturing and in particular, the optimisation of the high frequency tube welding process. The objective was to develop a strategy for determining the optimum process operating conditions. The mechanistic (theoretical) model developed, explained the weld power requirements in terms of process input variables. The sequential MultiSimplex algorithm was applied as the experimental optimisation tool. Evaluative analyses were carried out to determine the success of the optimisation process in terms of improvements in process efficiency, cost savings and potential benefits.

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  • Karel T. Swanepoel, 2010. "Empirical model-building: an integral part of optimising the high frequency tube welding process," International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 5(3), pages 327-340.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijisen:v:5:y:2010:i:3:p:327-340
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