Quality Management & Control Flashcards
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Which quality management framework is most commonly referenced in US digital manufacturing certifications for process improvement?
Answer: Six Sigma
Six Sigma is the most widely referenced framework in US digital manufacturing for structured, data-driven process improvement.
What does SPC stand for in digital manufacturing quality control?
Answer: Statistical Process Control
SPC (Statistical Process Control) uses statistical methods to monitor and control manufacturing processes in real time.
Which tool is used to identify the root cause of a manufacturing defect through a visual diagram of cause categories?
Answer: Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram
The Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram organizes potential causes into categories (Man, Machine, Method, Material, etc.) to identify root causes.
In a control chart, what does a data point outside the Upper Control Limit (UCL) indicate?
Answer: An out-of-control process
A point outside the UCL signals that the process has shifted or is experiencing special-cause variation requiring investigation.
What is the primary purpose of a Measurement System Analysis (MSA) in digital manufacturing?
Answer: To evaluate the accuracy and repeatability of measurement instruments
MSA assesses whether a measurement system has sufficient accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility to reliably capture process data.
Which DMAIC phase involves collecting baseline data to understand current process performance?
Answer: Measure
The Measure phase quantifies the current state of the process by collecting relevant data to establish a performance baseline.