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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Using A3: Toyota’s process improvement tool
Q: I’m interested in obtaining more information about A3, a process improvement tool created by Toyota. Do you have any resources that explain the ways to use A3 or offer a template? A: Thank you for contacting ASQ. I found … Continue reading
Posted in Other
Tagged A3, ASQ training, case study, Lean tools, Toyota
Modifying Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Q: I am seeking a standard to monitor, control and communicate existing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program changes. We have a team of 15 electricians. They have access to various machinery and their PLCs. They can make modifications to majority … Continue reading
Difference Between ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 10012
Q: I am updating the instrumentation section of a product fabrication specification to replace a cancelled military specification (MIL-STD 45662) that specified calibration systems requirements. I am looking for an industry standard that provides requirements/guidance for documentation of our established … Continue reading
Root cause analysis samples
Q: I am looking for samples of a RCA. I will be doing training on that topic and I would like to have some samples to use with the participants. A: Thank you for contacting ASQ and the Quality Information … Continue reading
Posted in Quality Tools, Root cause analysis
Tagged case studies, root cause analysis (RCA), webcasts
GR&R Study on a Torque Wrench
Q: I need information on performing a Gage R&R on a torque wrench. We are using the wrench to check customer parts. A: For reference on both variable and attribute Gage R & R techniques, a good source is the … Continue reading
Posted in Metrology
Tagged dilip shah, Gage R & R, GR&R, measurement, measurement equipment, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), torque wrench
AQL for Electricity Meter Testing
Q: We have implemented a program to test electricity meters that are already in use. This would target approximately 28,000 electricity meters that have been in operation for more than 15 years. Under this program, we plan to test a … Continue reading
