International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Mahantesh M Ganganallimath, Dr. K. Vizayakumar, Dr. Umesh M. Bhushi
Abstract: By providing crucial components to sectors like heavy engineering, construction, and automotive, the foundry industry contributes significantly to India's manufacturing economy. Although they make up a sizable share of this industry, small and medium-sized foundries (SMEs) confront formidable obstacles in terms of cost, quality, and worldwide competitiveness. This study evaluates the significance of product quality in Indian SME foundries, concentrating on its effects on sustainability, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and productivity. The study emphasizes the need of systematic quality management methods by highlighting important quality criteria, obstacles, and options for development. The results show that product quality is a strategic component for long-term growth and competitiveness in addition to being a technical necessity. In order to assess overall quality performance, the study takes a quantitative and analytical approach, utilizing statistical quality tools, process capability analysis, and a Composite Quality Performance Index (CQPI) model. The results show that although many SME foundries attain acceptable product quality through rework and inspection, process quality is still relatively low because of excessive variability, insufficient control systems, antiquated machinery, and a lack of adoption of cutting-edge technology.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20325463
