Different Elements of MSA  - The study of this 5 elements are very important in MSA and calibration. It is combination and interaction of part, operator and instrument. Bias  - Bias means difference between measured value and true value (Actual value / Me…

Cause and Effect Diagram  - It represents the relationship between effect and its causes.  - It is an important tool in 7 QC tools and very good tool for root cause analysis.  - Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa who pioneered quality management processes in the Kawasaki sh…

Introduction to IATF 16949 - IATF 16949:2016 (replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009) is a standard that establishes the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS), specially for the automotive sector. The ISO/TS 16949 was originally created in 1999 by IATF to har…

What is Turtle Diagram?  - A Turtle Diagram is a visual tool that displays all aspects of a process including inputs, outputs, and other relevant information that assists in the efficiency improvements of organizational processes.  - The Diagram identifies w…

Problem Solving Techniques  - What is problem? problem is any gap between what is expected and what is obtained.  - Efforts taken to reduce the gap between what is expected and what is obtained is called problem solving. Key skills for problem solving:  …

What is MSA?  - MSA is a experimental and mathematical method of determining the amount of variation that exists within a measurement process.  - Variation in the measurement process can directly contribute to overall process variability.  - MSA used to cert…

What is Lean Manufacturing Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on reducing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity. Five principles of lean manufacturing 1) Identify value from the customer's perspec…