Quality UPDATE Newsletter

high-speed data acquisition and analysis

Implementing a Six Sigma intervention need not cost millions.

Computer-aided inspection can be used as a Six Sigma tool for getting closer to zero defects.

By programming coordinate measuring machines offline, companies can improve machine utilization and increase part accuracy.

Tool acceptability isn't a 'standard' decision. Let's imagine the unthinkable occurs, and an accident takes place that involves a product you manufacture. Your company becomes the target of legal action, and before you know it, a plaintiff's lawyer has subpoenaed your quality records, including those relating to the instruments and gages used to verify the product.

CMM capabilities can be expanded with additional tools.
In a perfect world, or in a fully integrated manufacturing environment, metrology systems would be able to measure all necessary parameters in one pass, without error, and feed back results seamlessly to computer-integrated manufacturing networks, in the formats most useful for machine control and process management.

Prior to the introduction of automated image-analysis systems, lab operators often had to rely on expensive film-based methods of documenting and analyzing images.

Manufacturers are spending big bucks on simulation programs to expand and upgrade employee training.

Traceability of measurements and measurement standards is key when examining a cal lab for proof of compliance with national standards.