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    Practical Statistical Process Control
    Practical Statistical Process Control
    Practical Statistical Process Control
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    Practical Statistical Process Control

    By Colin Hardwick

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    The tools and technique used in Statistical Process Control (SPC) have been used around the world to monitor variation in processes and identify opportunities to make real sustained improvements.

    The majority of engineers and scientists have had some limited exposure to this important technique and this book has been written with the authors 30 years experience in practical statistical process control and is aimed squarely at practising engineers and scientists rather than statisticians and mathematicians.

    Practical Statistical Process Control takes a graphical approach using a software tool called Minitab.

    The author concentrates on each step of using the technique with explanations along the way of each decision point.

    Readers will find this guide both practical and useful, with copious screenshots of the software in use and clear precise explanations.

    The emphasis is on understanding process variation including the importance of gage reproducibility and repeatability. Also covered is the construction of control charts.

    Key points:

    * Provides tools and techniques for practical business and process improvement.

    * Introduces screenshots and explanations for each step of statistical process control, control charts and using the right type.

    * A worked example using Minitab example data, again explained step by step with advice from the author at each step.

    This book will be extremely useful to engineers and scientists who want to solve quality, process and manufacturing problems quickly and easily.

    About the Author
    Colin Hardwick is the leading expert in the practical use of Statistical Process Control in the UK.

    He holds a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems from Warwick University and a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sheffield.

    He has trained people extensively in Statistical Process Control and is Managing Director of Hardwick Consultants Ltd. A qualified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, he has also worked for other major companies such as Chemring PLC, Rolls-Royce and GEC.

    About the Author
    Colin Hardwick started his career in the lighting industry and quickly moved into the Quality field before becoming a Master Black Belt in Lean six Sigma. His next move took him into Rolls-Royce working on the design and supply of nuclear reactors for Britain's submarine fleet and he rose to become Quality & Business Improvement Manager after spells as Production Manager and Design Manager.

    Chemring plc then offered a chance to become Quality & Business Director in their European Division working on the design and supply of explosive products and he later became responsible for Engineering & Technology in addition to Quality & Business Improvement.

    In 2013 he set up his own consultancy specialising in quality improvements - Hardwick Consultants Ltd. He has used Statistical Process Control to solve a multitude of problems in all three industries, saving millions of pounds in the process.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherColin Hardwick
    Release dateOct 22, 2014
    ISBN9781310850134
    Practical Statistical Process Control
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      This book explains MSA aspect of SPC and I enjoyed it. A complex topic is explained using Minitab and in a very understandable manner.

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    Practical Statistical Process Control - Colin Hardwick

    Practical Statistical Process Control

    SPC Made Easy

    Colin Hardwick

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    Contents

    Introduction

    What is Statistical Process Control?

    When Should It Be Used?

    To monitor the stability of a process.

    To determine whether your process is stable BEFORE making improvements.

    To demonstrate improved process performance.

    Main steps when using Statistical Process Control (SPC)

    Step 1: Decide what you Intend to Measure

    Step 2: Qualify the Measurement System

    Accuracy

    Precision

    Type 1 Gage Study

    Gage R&R Study

    Step 3: Choose Appropriate Control Chart Type and Decide on Reaction Plan

    Step 4: Collect the Data

    Step 5: Calculate the Control Limits and Decide if Process Is In Control

    Step 6: Determine if Data is Normally Distributed

    Step 7: Decide What Action Is Required to Reduce Variation

    Glossary of Terms

    Introduction

    This guide has been produced specifically for engineers to use as a practical tool in analysing data correctly to solve real world problems. It does not discuss the history or mathematics of the technique except where necessary to illustrate an important point.

    Statistical Process Control is an incredibly powerful tool in the right hands and will help you understand both the variation of data, which always exists, together with the sources of that variation

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