Simple concepts about SPC,Control Chart and Histogram

SPC

Statistical Process Control (SPC)? SPC is controlling the process variation by using statistical techniques. Statistical techniques such as Control charts and histograms are used to analyze the process & achieve & maintain a state of statistical control to get a product having no defect. What is Statistics? It is information derived from the sample data to estimate … Read more

Procedure for production planning & control in a manufacturing industry

Production planning & control

Purpose: To establish & maintain a documented procedure that ensures production works under controlled conditions, to meet customer’s requirements. Scope: Applies to all types of products manufactured in the company ( Press shop, weld shop, machine shop, paint shop, assembly shop etc) Responsibility: The Production Head & supervisors are responsible for the implementation of this … Read more

How to conduct FMEA in Automotive Industry supplying to OEM?

PFMEA in automotive industry

Purpose of FMEA: The purpose of FMEA is to establish & maintain a procedure for process failure.   Scope of FMEA: This procedure applies to all processes ( major & critical) which are being used to make various products. What is an FMEA process? An FMEA process can be described as a synchronized group of … Read more

How do supplier selection in the automotive industry?

Supplier Selection

Purpose:  To implement a system for supplier evaluation, supplier selection, and supplier approval based on their ability to supply products as per the company’s requirements. Scope:  It covers all materials, parts/components, job work service & direct production consumables whose product/services affect end-product quality. Note: – This procedure does not apply to customer-approved sources or Raw … Read more

Product safety procedure as per IATF 16949

Product Safety

Purpose : To establish a procedure for the management of product safety-related products and manufacturing processes. Ensure that product safety requirements are considered during development and regular production. Scope : Applicable for all products and manufacturing processes where safety requirements need to be considered. Responsibility : Head development is responsible for fulfilling all these activities … Read more

Safety Procedure in the Workplace

Safety in the workplace

Purpose: The purpose of the Safety procedure is to provide awareness about safety and to develop a state of readiness, which will allow for a prompt and orderly response to an emergency and to comply with the statutory obligations. This safety plan is structured around four major objectives. Scope: The Procedure deals with the Fire … Read more

What is design for manufacturing? | DFM

Design for manufacturing

What is DFM? Design for manufacturing (DFM) is to make a design that is easy to manufacture. The purpose of DFM is to make a better product at a lower cost. Manufacturing engineering is the management of variation which involves 4M (man, machine, material and method). It is the main part of quality function deployment … Read more

How to maintain the measuring instruments?

“Our body is like a machine. What will happen if regular health check-up is not done? Regular exercise not done?  We may fall ill. Similarly in the case of measuring instruments, if we do not do the proper, regular maintenance, it will also fail.” reference MSIL quality manual. Types of Inspection Equipment: Measuring Instruments: Gauges:  Testing … Read more

How to conduct FMEA for a product or process?

Process FMEA

What is FMEA? An FMEA can be described as a schematic group of activities to : In FMEA each failure is considered as an independent occurrence with no relation to other failures in the system. Basic steps for conducting an FMEA: The early and consistent use of FMEA in the design process allows the engineer … Read more

Benefits of implementing an IATF 16949 quality management system

Benefits of IATF 16949

The automotive industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. With customers demanding higher quality products, it can be challenging to maintain a competitive edge. One way to stand out in the marketplace is by implementing an IATF 16949 quality management system. This article will explore the benefits of implementing an IATF … Read more