Statistical Process Control

Introduction
• What is Quality ?
Quality is the degree to which an object or entity (e.g., process,
product, or service) satisfies a specified set of attributes or requirements

• What is Quality Control ?

Quality control is “ the process through which we
measure actual quality performance, compare it with a
standard, and act on the difference”
 What is SPC
• Controlling the process through the use of statistics
Statistical - Taking of measurements and the arrangement
of those measurements in clear pattern to allow
predictions to be made on performance

Process - Any activity involving a combination of Man,

Machine, Material, Method, Tools working together
to produce a final product

Control - Comparing actual performance with target

and what corrective action is necessary to achieve
the target
 What is SPC – contd.
 Statistical Process Control is a standardized
method of identifying variation in a process
using numerical performance information.

 SPC is a decision making tool telling when

to adjust the process and when to leave it alone.

 SPC is a time series based methodology, giving information

as to when changes in the process occur.
 Why should we use SPC ?
• No Industrial process or machine is able to
• produce consecutive Items which are identical in
• Appearance, Length, Thickness, Diameter etc.

• Differences will occur due to sources of

• variation which are inherent in the machine such
• as Vibration, Speed, Power etc.
•
• The extent of the variation can be measured
• and is called Machine Capability.
 Why SPC
Why do we want to do SPC?

 Determine if the process is capable or not

 Minimize Variation
 Determine if process is suitable for its application
 Continuous Improvement initiatives
 Proactively address operation performance
 Standardize process adjustments
 Benefits of SPC
 Improvement in Quality & Reliability

 Reduction in Scrap and Rework leading to economy in raw material used

 Decreased Inspection cost

 Efficient use of men and machines leading to reduction in cost per unit of
the product
 Quality Consciousness at all levels

 Scientific evaluation of standards for quality and production

 Improved level of Customer Satisfaction

 Detection Systems /
Traditional Quality systems