Definition SPC stands for statistical process control. SPC is the use of statistical methods or SPC tools to measure, collect and analyze data to improve and control any manufacturing process or method for desired process output. But to understand this term in a much deeper manner, we need to break the term into three parts : Statistical It signifies that SPC is a statistical study. That means we are dealing with sample size, not the…

“In the field of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind” Louis Pasteur Definition PFMEA stands for Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis. PFMEA is a structured analytical tool that helps identify and prioritize potential modes of failure in a manufacturing or assembly process at the system, subsystem, or component level. Also, it helps identify ill impacts of those failures on desired outputs and what can be done, with current resources, to eliminate or reduce…

Download Article PDF Definition PPAP stands for Production Part Approval Process. It’s a standardized set of requirements designed to instill confidence in a supplier’s production process. PPAP was initially used in automotive and aerospace industries but nowadays it is being widely used in other industries as well. Nowadays considering manufacturing complexity all components can’t be made in-house and hence has to be outsourced to the sources available in domestic as well as international markets. Maintaining…

In this article, you will be able to understand about Measurement system analysis(MSA) and how you can use it in your respective domains. You would also learn about the steps to perform MSA. And much more. Believe me, its all you need to know about MSA. Introduction to Measurement System Analysis(MSA) It is true that what gets measured, gets controlled but what if our measurements give false data? We would be making all decisions based…