ABSTRACT
Before we jump down to ground-level details on response surface methods (RSM), let’s get a bird’s-eye view of the lay of the land. First of all, we will assume that you have an interest in this topic from a practical perspective, not academic. A second big assumption is that you’ve mastered the simpler tools of design of experiments (DOE). (Don’t worry, we will do some review in the next few chapters!)
RSM offer DOE tools that lead to peak process performance. RSM produce precise maps based on mathematical models. This methodology facilitates putting all your responses together via sophisticated optimization approaches, which ultimately lead to the discovery of sweet spots where you meet all specifications at minimal cost.
