Abstract
In this paper study of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW) process used for Aerospace application, the
material used is Maraging steel (MDN250).The weld
defects are a major concern leading to rework, higher costs
and thus affecting the delivery schedule of the job. The
process starts with Welding of long seams and circular
seams in the job, and subsequently carrying out the NDT to
find any defects during welding. A number of defects are
being observed in the welding Process. Defects in welding
may be found out in two methods, i.e. by Radiographic
Tests and by Ultrasonic Tests. The paper deals with an
application of Six Sigma DMAIC (Define–Measure-
Analyze-Improve-Control) methodology in an industry
which provides a framework to identify, quantify and
eliminate sources of variation in an operational process in
question, to optimize the operation variables. Six Sigma
improves the process performance of the critical
operational process, leading to better utilization of
resources, decreases variations & maintains consistent
quality of the process output.