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Check Sheet The check sheet is a systematic and organized method of collecting data in a simple table form for analysing the process. It is also called a Tally sheet. It is one of the basic 7 QC Tools. Uses of a check sheet: When to use a Check Sheet? Check Sheet Procedure : Benefits … Read more
The purpose of the 8D problem solving methodology is to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems, making it useful in product and process improvement. Eight disciplines problem solving (8Ds) is a method developed at Ford Motor. Quality engineers use this methodology to solve quality problems in the automotive industry. 8 Steps of the 8D problem-solving … Read more
Corrective action is a measure taken to eliminate the cause of a problem and prevent its recurrence after it has occurred. Preventive action, on the other hand, is a measure taken to prevent a potential problem from occurring in the first place. In problem-solving, both approaches can be used to improve processes and prevent similar … Read more
The Seven Quality Control (QC) tools are a set of graphical techniques used to identify and solve problems in manufacturing and other industries. Below are the benefits of 7QC tools: Flowcharts: Flowcharts are diagrams that visually represent the steps in a process. They are used to map out and understand a process, identify bottlenecks and … Read more
A relation diagram is also known as an inter-relation diagram. It is a tool that finds solutions to problems or projects that have complex cause-and-effect relationships. It helps to identify the cause and find a logical relation. A relation diagram is a creative process that allows multi-directional thinking. When is a relation diagram used? Below … Read more
An affinity diagram is a tool used in quality management and process improvement to organize and classify ideas, thoughts, or data gathered from brainstorming sessions or other sources. It is a visual representation that helps to identify patterns and relationships among the ideas and to group them into categories based on their natural affinities or … Read more
Sheet metal parts are the parts that are produced by stamping operation by sheet metals. During stamping operation, there are many sheet metal parts defects such as burrs, dents, scratches, wrinkles, fractures, cracks & wrong dimensions etc. So below are the operation-wise defects, their causes & remedies. These are the defects that increase internal rejections. … Read more
Purpose: Quality control aims to ensure product quality from raw material to the final product and BOP. Scope: Inspection of incoming material (Bought out Parts, Raw material and material being received after job work), in-process material and finished material. Responsibility: Head QA is responsible for Inspection activities at all stages Quality Control Process Steps: Incoming … Read more
What is a Tree diagram? A tree diagram in quality tools is a tool used to find out the way and the tasks that need to be done to achieve a primary goal and related sub-goals. A tree diagram is to find out the best and most effective way of achieving the goal. The tree … Read more
What is Root Cause Analysis? Root Cause Analysis is an in-depth technique for identifying the most relevant, controllable and significant cause of a problem. If we take action on that cause then the problem will not repeat due to that cause. 3 Requirements of the Root Cause: What are the 5 Whys of Root Cause … Read more