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8-Disciplines Problem Solving
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Interpreting Control Charts
•When Special causes of variation are affecting a process and making it unstable and unreliable, the process is said to be Out Of Control. Special causes of variation can be identified and eliminated thus improving the capability of the process and quality of the product. Generally, Special causes can be eliminated by action from someone directly connected with the process.
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•The following are some of the more common Out Of Control patterns:
•A. Most points are near the center line.
•Upper Control Limit
•Lower Control Limit
•Average
•Tool Wear?
•Change To Machine Made
•Tool Broke