The MES : a tool for SMEs?
The MES : a tool for SMEs? When we talk about manufacturing execution systems (MES), we often imagine a heavy tool, requiring long and laborious deployment timescales and not necessarily adapted to the flexibility [...]
Industry 4.0 vs Industry of the Future?
Industry 4.0 vs Industry of the Future? Industry 4.0 is a buzzword: technical publications, research projects, real deployments are multiplying throughout the industrial world, but sometimes we hear about Factory/Industry of the Future or called [...]
Is SPC compatible with 100% inspection?
Is SPC compatible with 100% inspection? Various articles published here have already explained the concept of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and its benefits for any production process. Traditional SPC is focused [...]
Gage R&R and Measurement Variation
Gage R&R and Measurement Variation One of the bases (theoretical and practical) of SPC is to understand and reduce sources of process variation known as the "5M’s": Machine, Manpower, Method, Material, Mother nature [...]
Process Planning and Execution on the Shop Floor
Process Planning and Execution on the Shop Floor Is your manufacturing process really clear for operators? How can you ensure operators follow the correct manufacturing process? Standardise your shop floor working methods and improve [...]
Defect Map infographic
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Process Steering Matrix Infographic
Process Steering Matrix infographic Share this infographic on Register to our newsletter Process Steering Matrix Related Article What is inertial [...]
What is Inertial Tolerance?
What is Inertial Tolerance? An innovative and effective approach to shop floor tolerance management and process control SPC Vision V7 has incorporated ‘Inertial Tolerancing’ into its already feature packed functionality. Developed with Maurice Pillet [...]
What is Check’n Go?
What is Check’n Go? For engineers and planners, Check’n Go is a software system which provides a standardised method to define the manufacturing process for the shop floor including all process steps, instructions and checks [...]
Qualaxy Process (ex-Check’n Go) infographic
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Qualaxy SPC (ex-SPC Vision) infographic
Qualaxy SPC infographic Share this infographic on Register to our newsletter Related articles Common SPC Myths In this article, we will briefly [...]
SPC after the ‘project’ Stage
SPC after the ‘project’ Stage How to move SPC ‘project’ activities into ‘serial production’ is an issue which must be carefully managed. Handing over methods and processes which have been developed and implemented by a [...]
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Ctrl Vision Infographic
Ctrl Vision infographic Share this infographic on Register to our newsletter Ctrl Vision Related article What is incoming quality control [...]
What is Incoming Quality Control?
What is Incoming Quality Control? Incoming quality control is the process used to validate the quality of a supplied lot of parts or components. The outcome of this process is simply to determine [...]
Qualaxy Process (ex-Check’n Go), Paperless Workshop!
Check’n Go, Paperless Workshop! The Paperless workshop! The ultimate goal (or dream) for any production manager! But, is it possible or even desirable? If so, how – and at what cost? [...]
Common SPC Myths
Common SPC Myths In this article, we will briefly discuss some of the commonly held misconceptions about SPC. In every manufacturing sector, there are people who for one reason or another are not convinced by [...]
Process Control of Operator Dependent Processes
Process Control of Operator Dependent Processes Thursday, April 3, saw the final meeting of the CARAIBE consortium project led by Turbomeca (SAFRAN Group) and involving partners such as AIRBUS Helicopters, LIEBHERR, Ventana Aerospace group and [...]
SPC and capability analysis of multi-head processes
SPC and capability analysis of multi-head processes (multi-spindle, multi-cavity, etc) Multi-head processes are a common means of production that enable several parts to be produced in a single process cycle. Examples could include multi-spindle lathes, [...]
Defect Map – Introducing the concept of defect location and advanced attribute SPC
Defect Map – Introducing the concept of defect location and advanced attribute SPC In the last post we looked at how SPC could be used more effectively for attribute (go/no) characteristics. The key point [...]
SPC Project – Key Tasks Continued
SPC Project – Key Tasks Continued OK, this will be the final part of this series where we have looked at some of the key things you need to consider when launching a new SPC [...]
SPC Project – Key Tasks
SPC Project – Key Tasks During part 2 of this short series I highlighted the importance of having a structured process to ensure the success of the SPC project. During this final part, I’ll outline [...]
Starting a SPC Project – Part 2
Starting a SPC Project – Part 2 Todays blog follows on from part 1 where I introduced some of the challenges which you might face when trying to roll out SPC in your company. As [...]
Starting a SPC Project – Part 1
Starting a SPC Project – Part 1 In this post I would like to deal with what is probably the biggest hurdle for most engineers when trying to implement SPC, which is the general negativity surrounding this subject in many [...]