Statistical Quality Control (SQC) - Notes
1. Introduction to SQC
Statistical Quality Control (SQC) is the use of statistical methods to monitor and control a process. It
ensures that the process operates efficiently and produces high-quality products.
2. Objectives of SQC
- Detect and prevent defects
- Reduce variation
- Ensure consistency
- Enhance customer satisfaction
3. Types of Techniques in SQC
(a) Descriptive Statistics: Summarizes data using mean, standard deviation, etc.
(b) Statistical Process Control (SPC): Uses control charts to monitor processes.
(c) Acceptance Sampling: Decides acceptance of batches based on samples.
4. Control Charts
- X-bar Chart: Monitors process average.
- R Chart: Monitors range or variability.
- p-chart: For proportion of defectives.
- c-chart: For count of defects.
5. Elements of Control Charts
- CL: Central Line
- UCL: Upper Control Limit
- LCL: Lower Control Limit
6. Acceptance Sampling
- Single Sampling Plan
- Double Sampling Plan
- Sequential Sampling Plan
7. Benefits of SQC
- Reduces cost
- Improves efficiency
- Ensures consistent quality
- Early detection of problems
8. Limitations of SQC
- Not suitable for very small batches
- Requires statistical knowledge
- Detection, not elimination