Quality Management & Control Flashcards
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Which ISO standard is most relevant to quality management systems in manufacturing?
Answer: ISO 9001
ISO 9001 sets the international criteria for quality management systems, focusing on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
What is 'poka-yoke' in the context of manufacturing quality?
Answer: A mistake-proofing technique that prevents errors from occurring or makes them immediately obvious
Poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) uses design features or mechanisms that prevent errors from happening or alert operators immediately when one occurs.
In the context of digital quality management, what is a 'digital twin' primarily used for?
Answer: Simulating and monitoring a physical asset or process in real time using a virtual model
A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical product or process that uses real-time data to simulate performance and predict quality issues.
What does 'First Pass Yield' (FPY) measure in manufacturing quality?
Answer: The percentage of units that complete a process correctly without rework or repair
FPY measures the proportion of units that pass through all process steps without requiring rework, scrap, or retest.
Which chart is best suited for monitoring the proportion of defective units in a manufacturing process?
Answer: p-chart
The p-chart (proportion chart) tracks the fraction of nonconforming units in a sample and is used when defect counts are attribute data.
What is the goal of a 5S workplace organization program in a digital manufacturing environment?
Answer: To create a clean, organized, and standardized workspace that supports quality and efficiency
5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) organizes the workplace to eliminate waste, reduce errors, and create a foundation for continuous improvement.