This book explains the ABCs of SPC by providing a practical view of the fundamentals of statistical process control (SPC). Written for the non-statistician, it draws on many easy-to-understand examples and step-by-step calculations involved in basic SPC. Each chapter contains charts, tables, diagrams, and check sheets that aid in the comprehension of SPC methodology. Anyone from the shop floor to the executive office will appreciate this straight-forward treatment of SPC. This is sure to become an indispensable resource for many quality departments.
Chapter 1. : Introduction to SPC Thinking
Chapter 2. : Statistical Distributions
Chapter 3. : Data Collection & Recording
Chapter 4. : Problem-Solving Techniques
Chapter 5. : General Concepts of Control Charting
Chapter 6. : Control Charts for Variable Data
Chapter 7. : Process Capability Studies
Chapter 8. : Control Chart Analysis
Chapter 9. : Measurement Errors
Chapter 10. : Control Charts for Non-Conforming Attributes
Chapter 11. : Control Charts for The Number of Non-Conformities
Chapter 12. : Special Charts for Special Applications
Chapter 13. : Getting Started
Chapter 14. : Automating SPC
References & Bibliography
Common Symbols
Glossary
Appendices
Index
