Statistical Process Control

SPC is a methodology for establishing, measuring, maintaining, and improving control of manufacturing and industrial processes. The SPC philosophy is fundamentally different from conventional Quality Control (QC) in many aspects, all of which are covered in the course presentation.
 
These include :
  •  Basic differences between QC and SPC
  •  Tolerance based systems
  •  Performance based systems
  •  Basic Statistics
  •  Control charts, control limits, performance indices (Cp, Cpk)
  •  Data types – Variable, Attributive
  •  Special versus Common causes
  •  Component and Process design intent
  •  Measuring System
  •  Assessment rationale – checkpoint selection
  •  SPC Practicalities, Logistics, sample size, frequency, charting method
  •  Response to out of Control conditions
  •  Process Output versus Parameter Control
  •  Never Ending Improvement
The basic objectives of the course are :
  •  To ensure participants have a full understanding of the differences between QC and SPC, and where these philosophies are best employed
  •  To coach a participant with no current understanding of statistical methods into gaining a working knowledge of  the basic statistics used within SPC
  •  To explain the design requirements for an effective SPC system
  •  To explain the practical requirements for an effective SPC system
  •  To outline the actions required when Out of Control conditions are encountered
  •  To explain the further actions and benefits which become available with additional process knowledge gained from the use of SPC methods

The course is available as :

  • 1 day Awareness Session
  •  2 day Training Course
  •  5+ day Facilitated Deployment

Recommended Attendees

Product Design, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Supplier Liaison personnel

Awareness Session

 
A 1 Day introduction to a SPC giving delegates an understanding of how SPC can control their processes whilst taking action to eliminate out of control conditions. They will understand the requirement for a stable process and be able to discuss their concerns in a common language.

Training Course

On completion the attendee will be able to :
  •  Understand the basic statistics used in SPC.
  •  Plot points on Process Control charts for variable & attributive data.
  •  Calculate control limits.
  •  Calculate process performance indices (CP & CPK).
  •  Understand design & practical requirements for an effective SPC system
  •  Understand the requirements for responding to out of control conditions

Facilitated Deployment

 
The emphasis of this course, in addition to teaching the practical application of the methodology, is to identify a key characteristic to enable the successful deployment of SPC on your chosen process./div>

All training is provided conveniently at your own site for up to 10 delegates. All you need to provide is the room, your normal catering & of course the delegates.