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Statistical Process Control (SPC) – Basics and Beyond
The purpose of this course is to provide practical instruction on the fundamental and advanced statistical tools used in modern process control methods. In this 2-day (16-hour) class workshop problems will be used to practice the techniques developed.
Course Delivery: In-Person Training, Virtual Live Training, Training for Teams
In-Person Training
Virtual Live Training
Training for Teams
In-Person Training
In-Person Training consists of public classes conducted by one of our subject matter experts at one of our designated locations in one or more consecutive days.
Target Audience
Engineers, production-level workers, technicians, and anyone else who seeks a basic understanding of SPC along with use of the proven methods to improve quality.
Prerequisites
No prior background knowledge in statistics is required. Participants should bring a hand calculator for solving problems.
Course Objectives
- Describe the purpose of SPC
- Understand the quality tools used to solve problems determined by SPC and the data collection process
- Apply fundamental SPC concepts
- Calculate basic statistical parameters
- Construct and interpret variables and attribute control charts
- Interpret process capability
Agenda
- Introduction to SPC
- Data Collection
- Problem Solving Techniques – Critical Thinking, Brainstorming, Flowcharts, Fishbone
- Fundamental Statistical Concepts – Measurements of central tendency and variability
- Descriptive Analysis of Data
- Pareto, Histogram
- Scatter Plot
- Run Chart
- Control Charts for Variables Data
- Average/Range charts
- Average/Standard Deviation charts
- Average/Moving-Range/Sigma charts
- Individuals Charts
- Out of Control Signals
- Control Charts for Attributes
- p, np, c, and u Charts
- Preparing and Analyzing Charts – use of Excel and software
- Common Vs Assignable Causes
- Rational Subgroups
- Process Capability Metrics
- Cr, Pr
- Cp, Pp
- Cpk, Ppk
- SPC use in
- Low volume production
- Failure Detection
Training Time: 16 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.6
Virtual Live Training
Our Virtual Live Training classes are conducted through an online platform by one of our subject matter experts in one or more sessions.
Target Audience
Engineers, production-level workers, technicians, and anyone else who seeks a basic understanding of SPC along with use of the proven methods to improve quality.
Prerequisites
No prior background knowledge in statistics is required. Participants should bring a hand calculator for solving problems.
Course Objectives
- Describe the purpose of SPC
- Understand the quality tools used to solve problems determined by SPC and the data collection process
- Apply fundamental SPC concepts
- Calculate basic statistical parameters
- Construct and interpret variables and attribute control charts
- Interpret process capability
Agenda
- Introduction to SPC
- Data Collection
- Problem Solving Techniques – Critical Thinking, Brainstorming, Flowcharts, Fishbone
- Fundamental Statistical Concepts – Measurements of central tendency and variability
- Descriptive Analysis of Data
- Pareto, Histogram
- Scatter Plot
- Run Chart
- Control Charts for Variables Data
- Average/Range charts
- Average/Standard Deviation charts
- Average/Moving-Range/Sigma charts
- Individuals Charts
- Out of Control Signals
- Control Charts for Attributes
- p, np, c, and u Charts
- Preparing and Analyzing Charts – use of Excel and software
- Common Vs Assignable Causes
- Rational Subgroups
- Process Capability Metrics
- Cr, Pr
- Cp, Pp
- Cpk, Ppk
- SPC use in
- Low volume production
- Failure Detection
Training Time: 16 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.6
Training for Teams
Training for Teams provides training for your group of employees in either a virtual live setting, or in-person at your facility. Connect with us to customize any of our standard courses to fit your specific need.
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