Multi-criteria decision making method for selection of machine tool

The objective of this paper is to show how to determine the valuable criteria for selecting machine tools from the vast amount of specifications of CNC machine tools along with consulting the experts with abundant mold manufacturing experiences is. This research also demonstrate the multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method towards efficient selections of CNC machine tools that would satisfy the needs of an organization. The research results can serve as a decision-making reference for manufacturing shops to select new machine tools.