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“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
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
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
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 is a quality management system standard specifically developed for the automotive industry. Following is the list of major changes in the IATF 16949:2016 standard (New Requirements with reference to ISO/TS 16949:2009):- You may like to read more about: Corporate responsibility policies. The latest version of the standard, IATF … 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
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management approach that seeks to optimize the quality of an organization’s products and services by involving all employees in a continual improvement process. It aims to increase customer satisfaction, reduce waste, and improve efficiency by promoting a culture of quality and teamwork. TQM involves using quality-focused strategies and methods … 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
Purpose of 4M change: To record 4M Changes (Operator change, machine change, tool change, material & method change) management for expected change ( New operator, operator on leave, machine/tool PM, New machine, new gauge & new instrument) and unexpected changes (Tool breakage, power failure, machine breakdown etc.) If any issue is generated later, we can … Read more
Kanban is a method for managing and improving workflow. It is a pull-based system, which means that work is pulled through the process as it is needed, rather than being pushed through. Kanban is often used in the production process but can be applied to any method. It is designed to help the team visualize … 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