Partial Factorial experiments such as those proposed by Taguchi to apply in the optimization of production processes was successfully employed. Taguchi methodology of experimental design has been employed for the evaluation and optimization of ceramic processing. These experimental methods use a much smaller number of experiments than traditional full factorial experiments. Simplification as well as advantages and disadvantages of Taguchi methods will be discussed. In addition, an example study of the drying of slip-cast compacts, casting, firing, and testing of clay-based ceramic will be given as an explanatory example.

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