Statistical Quality Control

 



Meaning of Quality


1️⃣ Conformance to specifications
2️⃣ Fitness for use
3️⃣ Customer satisfaction
4️⃣ Delighting the customer
5️⃣ Enchanting the customer (modern view)


🌟 Dimensions of Quality

AttributeMeaning
PerformanceHow well it works
FeaturesAdditional characteristics
ReliabilityConsistency
ConformanceMeeting standards
DurabilityLife of the product
ServiceabilityEase of repair
AestheticsLook & feel
ReputationBrand trust

🔧 Quality Control

A procedure to measure quality, compare with standards, and correct deviations.

🔹 Quality must be planned → achieved → controlled → improved continuously


📊 Statistical Quality Control (SQC)

Applying statistical methods to control and improve product quality.

🎯 Purpose of SQC

✔ Reduce variation
✔ Improve quality
✔ Lower scrap & rework
✔ Better productivity & inspection


🖼 Seven Quality Control Tools (7-QC)

Below are simplified visual representations to help you post:

ToolSimple visual image
Flow Chart🔁 Start → Step → Step → End
Histogram📊 ▃▄▅▆█ distribution
Cause-Effect (Fishbone)🐟 Head (defect) ← Man / Machine / Material / Method
Check Sheet☑ Tally counts for defects
Scatter Diagram🔹 Points scattered on X-Y plane showing relationship
Control Chart📈 CL with UCL & LCL, points staying inside/outside
Pareto Chart🔶 Bars high → medium → low (80/20 rule)

⚙ Process Control vs Product Control

TypePurposeExample
Process ControlKeep production under controlControl Charts
Product ControlAccept/reject finished lotsSampling Inspection Plans

📍 Variation in Quality

TypeMeaning
Chance CausesNatural random variation — cannot be eliminated
Assignable CausesSpecific avoidable factors — must be identified & corrected

📌 Control vs Specification vs Tolerance Limits

TypeUsed inMeaning
Control LimitsControl ChartsDetect assignable causes
Specification LimitsProduct designMax & Min acceptable dimensions
Tolerance LimitsStatistical probabilityRange expected to cover X% with confidence







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