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Continuous Improvement: Defining Zero Defects in Your Manufacturing Environment

If you’re going to talk about zero defects, you must put the conversation into context.
January 11, 2021
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The pursuit of zero defects revolves around a defined mindset. You set up a direction to focus your employees. And when everyone is thinking about it and striving to make it happen, that focus enables breakthrough improvements to happen.


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Targeting Your SPC Sampling Strategies to Reduce Defects

Why are you collecting quality data? SPC helps you target sampling strategies to reduce defects.
January 11, 2021
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To discover the root cause of defects—and eliminate them—you need to ask targeted questions as you analyze your SPC data.


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How to Use SPC to Reduce Waste, Defects, and Rework

Waste, scrap, and rework are symptoms. Defects are the underlying disease. And the best tool for eliminating defects is SPC.
January 11, 2021
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Statistical process control (SPC) helps you focus on what matters most in your manufacturing operations. Learn how leveraging SPC to focus on details results in reduced waste in your processes.


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Statistical Process Control (SPC) 101

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Devin Partida
December 4, 2020
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Company leaders often talk about the necessity of making continuous improvements. Spotting problems and fixing them could lead to higher output, fewer defects or recalls, and other advantages. Statistical process control (SPC) is one of the methods commonly relied upon to make progress.


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Computed Tomography for Nondestructive Testing

Analysis and visualization software is key to final quality.
Victoria Andrews
June 1, 2020
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Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision systems, the trusty micrometer—no manufacturer would argue the importance of traditional dimensional metrology equipment, but the fact remains that the tried and true sometimes comes up lacking.


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The No-Fail Way to Solve Your Top Supply Chain Challenge

The big picture of quality extends outside the four walls of your plant.
October 10, 2019
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Find the greatest opportunities for reducing costs, increasing profit and improving quality by sharing data across your sites and your supply chain.


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Zero Defects? What Continuous Improvement Means in Your Manufacturing Quality Control Program

Take time to define continuous improvement for your manufacturing organization.
August 13, 2019
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Pursuing the lofty goal of Zero Defects delivers undeniable benefits in the form of reduced waste and cost, happier customers, bigger sales, and higher revenue. But that implied level of perfection is not always realistic. Instead, establish a culture of continuous improvement.


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How a Global Manufacturer Prevents Defective Parts with SPC Software

Easy monitoring and actionable reporting are key.
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Leah Pickett
April 30, 2019
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ARaymond, an industrial supplier of fastening and assembling solutions, rose from humble beginnings. Founded in Grenoble, France in 1865, the family business “started out making fastening elements for the glove and footwear industry,” says Jake Fox, senior quality engineer at ARaymond’s Brunswick, Ohio location.


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The Ultimate Guide to Visible Dye Penetrant Testing

Some handy tips for beginners who are new to visible dye penetrant testing or NDT pros who want an easy reference guide.
Cheri Stockhausen
February 1, 2019
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The dye penetrant method of inspection is a nondestructive test for defects open to the surface. It may be used on such materials as aluminum, magnesium, brass, copper, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, carbides, stellite, certain plastics and ceramics. 


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Back to Basics: Materials Testing in the Automotive Industry

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Michelle Bangert
January 11, 2019
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Each application within the automotive manufacturing process requires a unique set of testing requirements.


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