1. 1
Training on
Statistical Process Control
(SPC)

2. Process
“Any activity, or set of activities
that uses resources to
transform inputs to outputs can
be considered a process.”
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3. PROCESS
CONTROLS
RESOURCES
INPUTS OUTPUT
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT
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4. PROCESS
CONTROLS
RESOURCES
INPUTS OUTPUT
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT
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5. Defect Detection Vs. Prevention
• What is a defect?
• Defect is deviation from the engineering
specifications.
• In reality defect is deviation from the targeted
value of a characteristics.
• The closer we go to the target , more is the
customer satisfied and farther we go, we have
dissatisfied customer.
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Defect Detection Model
People
Material
Methods
Machines
Environment
People
Material
Methods
Machines
Environment
The way we
work
Transformation
Inputs
Process Outputs
Intensive
Inspection
Audits
Checks
Sampling
(Within specs)Ok Not Ok
Customer
Scrap
Rework
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Defect Detection
• It uses customer as final inspector
• Is reactionary
• Tolerates waste such as scrap/rework
• Relies on inspection, audits, or checks
of large samples of output
• Treats all defects the same
• Focuses on specs.
• Involves action only on output
• Provides late feedback for defect
• Detection is not cost effective
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Voice of process
Every process generates information that can be
used to measure it. The most effective way to take
advantage of this is to:
 determine the process quality characteristics &
respective target value
 Collect data about process.
 Compare process characteristics to pre-established
target values.
 Act based on results of comparison.
Following this procedure results in early feedback
which leads to improvement
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Defect Prevention Model
People
Material
Methods
Machines
Environment
People
Material
Methods
Machines
Environment
The way we
work
Transformation
Process Outputs
(Within specs)Ok
Customer
• Reduced customer
reported problems
• Market research
on customer
perception of
Quality
Statistical Methods
Timely feedback
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Defect Prevention
 Is pro-active
 Avoids waste
 Uses small samples of product and
process information
 Is analytically based
 Discriminates between potential
defects based on causes
 Involves action on the process or
process parameters
 Provides timely feedback
 It is cost effective
 Focuses on target value
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Test for 100% inspection
 You are given a paper and in the
paragraph written there , you have
to find out how many times letter
‘ f ‘ has appeared in the paragraph.
 Time for visual inspection is 2
minutes
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What is statistics?
 Even though theory behind statistics is hard to
understand, we use it everyday extensively.
 To talk about sports.
 To shop intelligently.
 To complete tasks at home or at work.
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Few fundamentals of Statistics
 Mean - It is arithmetic average of all
observations.
 Mode -It is most commonly occurring
observations.
 Median - It is the middle observation
when all observations are arranged
in order of magnitude
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SPREAD
Spread is how far apart the ends of
the group are.
 Bowling average
4, 2 , 6 , 0 , 3 , 5 , 2 , 1 , 3 , 4
Average / mean = 3 Spread = 6
 Income Rs.
400, 200 , 660 , 90 , 300 , 250 , 100 , 300 , 480 ,180
Average / Mean = 296 Spread=570
Another term that relates spread is Standard Deviation
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Standard Deviation
is a statistical measure of spread or variation that
is present in the group data.
To calculate SD(Sigma : )there are six steps
1. Calculate the average of all the observations.
2. Subtract this average from each observations.
3. Square each number obtained in step 2.
4. Find the sum of all numbers obtained in step 3.
5. Divide the number obtained instep 4 by number of
observations minus one.
6. Take the square root of the number obtained in 5.
 = i=1 (xi-)2  = Average; n= no.of observations
n-1
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Calculate Mean, Median, Mode and 
5 ,4 ,4 ,3, 2
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17. Variation
• Variation is Natural
• No two things are alike or identical
• Variation is the cause of inconsistency
• Variation is reason that components do
not always fit together
• Variations is the reason that quality levels of same
product ,produced on the same line using parts of
same suppliers are different.
Our goal is to manage Variation
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18. To manage Variation we must understand it.
• Where from variation comes ?
• Variation can result from different procedures
used by a manufacturer or an operator.
• Variation can result from different machines used
by us.
• Variation can result from wear in mechanism of
machine.
• Variation can result from different batches of
material used.
Variation can be result of endless list of reasons.
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19. Main sources of variation
• In all processes variation is inevitable ,difference
between individual outputs of a process.
• A process contains many sources of variability.
• The main sources of variability are Machine ,
Method , Material , Men, Environment etc.
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20. Variation
There are two causes of variation
 Common cause
 Special causes
• Common Causes :- A source of variation that affect all
the individual values of the process output and
inherent in the process itself and can not be
eliminated totally.
• Special Causes:- A source of variation that is
intermittent, unpredictable, unstable. These causes
can be identified and can be eliminated permanently.
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21. Variation
Characteristics of processes with only common
causes of variation
 The processes are stable I.e. under control
 Process outcomes are predictable
 The effects of common cause variation can only
be eliminated by action on the system.
Common causes of variation
 Are associated with the majority 85% of process
concerns
 Arise from many small sources.
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22. Variation
 If only common causes of variation are present ,the
output of a process forms a distribution that is stable
over time. It is predictable.
 Variation from common cause is predictable.
 Variation from common cause is stable
 The shape is unchanged over time
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23. Variation
• If special causes of variation are present ,the
output of a process forms a distribution that is not
stable over time. It is not predictable.
• Variation from special cause is unpredictable.
• Variation from special cause is unstable
The mean changes over time
The spread changes over time
• The shape varies over time
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24. Variation
• If special causes of variation are present ,the
output of a process forms a distribution that is not
stable over time. It is not predictable.
• Variation from special cause is unpredictable.
• Variation from special cause is unstable
The mean changes over time
The spread changes over time
• The shape varies over time
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25. Stable Process
• A stable process is the one with no indication of
special cause of variation.
• Behaviour of stable process is predictable
• A process may be stable, but may produce defective
output.
• A stable process is not an end to improvement.
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26. Variation
• The variation due to common causes contributes to
85 % and variation due to special causes contributes
to 15 %.
• Common causes are management responsibility &
hence 85 % it is management responsibility to reduce
variation.
• Only 15% is workers responsibility.
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27. Principles & Objectives of SPC:
-- Variation is inevitable
-- Variation is predictable
-- Variation is measurable
• Statistical process control: 10% is statistics and 90% is product & process
knowledge
• SPC means applying statistics for output of a process in order to control the
process
• SPC is preventive technique
• Economic control over process
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28. • PROCESS CONTROL:- A process is said to be operating in state of
statistical control when the only source of variation is common causes.
• PROCESS STABILITY:- A process is said to be stable when the process
is in control and variation is constant with respect to time.
• PROCESS CAPABILITY:- The measure of inherent variation of the
process when it is in stable condition is called as process capability
• OVER ADJUSTMENT:- It is the practice of adjusting each deviation from
the target as if it were due to a special cause of variation in the
process. If stable process is adjusted on the basis of each
measurement made, then adjustment comes an additional source of
variation.
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29. Techniques for Process control:
• Mistake proofing :- In this technique 100% process control is achieved by
sealing all types of failures by using modern techniques to get defect free
product. Here causes are prevented from making the effect.
• 100 % Inspection:- In this technique 100% checking of all the parameters
of all products have been done to get defect free product. Here only
defect is detected.
• Statistical Process Control:- In this Statistical technique such as Control
Chart, Histogram etc are used so as to analyse the process and achieve
and maintain state of statistical control to get defect free product. Causes
are detected and prompting CA before detect occurs.
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30.  It is a technique whose aim is to prevent defective work
being produced by focusing on the process rather than on
the final product ,by using various statistical tools.
 SPC provides the operator an opportunity of
correcting/tuning the process in time.
 It encourages continual improvement ,which is reflected in
the product & the equipment.
 Statistical Methods are not only control charts. Some of the
tools include
 Pareto Diagrams
 Check sheets
 Scatter Diagram
 Design of Experiments
 Histogram
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31. Histogram
• It provides the information about the distribution of
data
• It provides information about the spread or
variation of data.
• It provides information about the location or
centrality of distribution.
• to display large amounts of data values in a relatively
simple chart form.
• to tell relative frequency of occurrence.
• to easily see the distribution of the data.
• to see if there is variation in the data.
• to make future predictions based on the data.
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32. Histogram Making
Step 1: Gather Data
Step 2 : Tabulate data
Step 3 : Count the number of data points ‘ n ‘
Step 4 : Determine the Range
Range (R) = Max. reading - Min. reading
Step 5 : Determine class width ‘ k ’
k = R/ Root of n
Step 6 : Determine class boundaries
Step 7 : Determine frequency .. Number of readings
in each class boundary.
Step 8 : Draw histogram with Class width on X axis
and frequency on Y axis.
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33. Histogram
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Normal Distribution
Positively Skewed
Negatively Skewed
Bi-Modal Distribution
Multi-Modal Distribution

34. Histogram
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Data of 40 Diameter measurements
( Nominal value 25 mm)
23 22 24 25
27 25 26 24
26 26 25 23
24 27 25 25
22 24 24 26
25 25 25 26
24 23 25 27
28 27 27 28
23 28 28 26
24 23 26 26

35. Histogram
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Data of 40 Diameter measurements
( Nominal value 25 mm)
23 22 24 25
27 25 26 24
26 26 25 23
24 27 25 25
22 24 24 26
25 25 25 26
24 23 25 27
28 27 27 28
23 28 28 26
24 23 26 26
Range= 28 - 22=6
No of Class interval = 6
Interval = Range/Class interval =1
The Boundries - Frequency
21.5 - 22.5 2
22.5 - 23.5 5
23.5 - 24.5 7
24.5 - 25.5 9
25.5 - 26.5 8
26.5 - 27.5 5
27.5 - 28.5 4
Total 40
Histogram
2
5
7
9
8
5
4
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
21.5 - 22.5 22.5 - 23.5 23.5 - 24.5 24.5 - 25.5 25.5 - 26.5 26.5 - 27.5 27.5 - 28.5
Diameter
Frequency

36. Types of data:
• Variable data – Are quantitative data that can be
counted. Eg. – Distance, diameter, thickness,
hardness, length etc.
• Attribute data – Are qualitative data that can not
be counted. Eg. – Colour, texture, microstructure,
go-no-go checking results, yes/no results
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37. SPC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Sample Number
Sample
Mean
UCLx
LCLx
UCLr
Control Charts

38. Control Charts:
• Variable Charts – Commonly X-Bar – R Chart is used. X Bar-R
chart (Average and Range) explains process data in terms of both
its spread (piece to piece variability) and its location (process
average).
Other variable control charts:
Average and SD Chart
Median and Range Chart
Individual and Moving Range Chart
• Attribute Charts – Pass/Fail type measurements.
P Chart for proportion of nonconforming
nP Chart for number of nonconforming
c Chart for number of non conformities
u Chart for Non conformities per unit
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39. Control Charts: Benefits
• Can be used by operators for ongoing control of a process
• Can Help the process perform consistently, predictably for quality
and cost
• Allow the process to achieve
- Higher Quality
- Lower Unit cost
• Provide a common language for discussing the performance of the
process
• Distinguish special from common causes of variation, as guide to
local action or action on the system
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40. Control Charts
In ‘ Statistical Process Control ‘ we have to
 Gather Data
 Plot data
 Calculate and plot control limits
 Interpret for process control
 corrective action
 Calculate process capability
 Continual Improvement
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41. DATA PLOTTED OVER TIME
MONITORED
CHARACTERISTIC
UCL
Center Line
LCL
UCL = Upper Control Limit / LCL = Lower Control Limit
Plotted Data
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Key Component - Control Charts

42. Control Charts for Variables
Average and Range Charts
(X bar and R)
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43. X bar- R Chart
• Preparatory Steps
– Establish an environment suitable for action
– Define process
– Define characteristics to be charted
– Define measurement system, do MSA
– Minimize unnecessary variation
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44. X bar- R Chart
• Gather Data
• Choose sub group size
o Sensitivity increases with the sub group size
o Cost of sampling increases with size
o Normally sub group size can be 4 or 5
o Subgroups should be collected often enough & at appropriate
times such that they should reflect the potential opportunities for
change.
For example :Different shifts, Different operators, Different material
lots
o No. of subgroups :
Ensure that the major sources of variation are captured
Suggested is 25 nos. or more
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45. X bar- R Chart
• Collect the data
• Calculate average (X bar) and range (R) of each
sub-group
• X bar = (X1+X2+……+Xn)/n
• R = Xhighest - Xlowest
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46. X bar- R Chart
• Collect the data
• Calculate average (X bar) and range (R) of each
sub-group
• X bar = (X1+X2+……+Xn)/n
• R = Xhighest - Xlowest
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Part Operation Other Details
Measurement
SN Date Time
X1 X2 X3 X4
Mean
(X
bar)
Range
(R)
1 12/12 10.25 35 40 32 33 35.0 8
2 12/12 13.45 46 42 40 38 41.5 8
3 12/12 15.34 34 40 34 36 36.0 6
…..
25 15/12 10.30 38 34 44 40 39 10

47. X bar- R Chart
Select proper scales for control charts
Plot Averages and Ranges on control charts
Calculate X double bar and R bar:
X double bar = (X1 bar + X2 bar + ………..+Xn bar) / n
R bar = (R1 + R2 +……….+ Rn) / n
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48. X bar- R Chart
• Calculate control limits
• For Average control chart
Upper Control Limit, UCL = X(Double bar) + A2 x R bar
Lower Control Limit, LCL = X(Double bar) - A2 x R bar
• For range control chart
Upper Control Limit, UCL = D4 x R bar
Lower Control Limit, LCL = D3 x R bar
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49. X bar- R Chart
• Calculate control limits
• For Average control chart
Upper Control Limit, UCL = X(Double bar) + A2 x R bar
Lower Control Limit, LCL = X(Double bar) - A2 x R bar
• For range control chart
Upper Control Limit, UCL = D4 x R bar
Lower Control Limit, LCL = D3 x R bar
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Sub Group
Size
A2 D4 D3
2 1.880 3.267 0
3 1.023 2.527 0
4 0.729 2.282 0
5 0.577 2.115 0
6 0.483 2.004 0
7 0.419 1.924 0.076

50. X bar- R Chart
Draw lines for the following on the control chart
X double bar
R bar
control limits
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51. X bar- R Chart
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0
Subgroup 10 20 30
65
70
75
80
1 1
X=72.81
3.0SL=80.71
-3.0SL=64.90
0
10
20
30
1
R=13.70
3.0SL=28.97
-3.0SL=0.00E+00
Xbar/R Chart for Output

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Interpret for process control

53. X bar- R Chart
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UCL
LCL
1 Sigma (Zone C)
2 Sigma (Zone B)
3 Sigma (Zone A)
1 Sigma (Zone C)
2 Sigma (Zone B)
3 Sigma (Zone A)
The Item
We Are
Measuring
TIME

54. X bar- R Chart
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The Item
We Are
Measuring
TIME
1 Sigma
2 Sigma
3 Sigma
1 Sigma
2 Sigma
3 Sigma
60-75%
90-98%
99-99.9%
UCL
LCL
Rules of Standard Deviation
“Where should the data lie?”

55. X bar- R Chart
What does Out-of-Control mean?
Tests for Detecting Lack of Control
(For variable control charts)
1) One point more than 3 sigmas from center line- beyond control line
2) Seven points in a row on same side of center line
3) Seven points in a row, all increasing or all decreasing
4) Fourteen points in a row alternating up and down
5) Two out of three points more than two sigmas from center line (Same
side)
6) Four out of five points more than one sigma from center line (Same
side)
7) Fifteen points in a row within 1 sigma of center line (Either side)
8) Eight points in a row more than one sigma from center line (Either
side)
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56. X bar- R Chart
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30
20
10
0
10
5
0
-5
Observation Number
Individual
Value
I Chart for C1
X=0.2800
3.0SL=5.416
-3.0SL=-4.856
UCL
LCL
One point more than 3 sigmas from center line

57. X bar- R Chart
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30
20
10
0
10
0
-10
Observation Number
Individual
Value
I Chart for C1
X=0.000
3.0SL=9.000
-3.0SL=-9.000
UCL
LCL
Fifteen points in a row within 1 sigma of center line
(either side)

58. X bar- R Chart
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Therefore, based on what you know so far, what percent of data points
should fall between the upper control limit (UCL) and lower control
limit (LCL) if your process is in-control?
99 to 99.9 %
UCL
LCL
TIME

59. X bar- R Chart
Corrective Action
 Find and address special causes
 Use
Pareto analysis or
Cause and effect analysis or
Any problem solving technique
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What should you do if you determine that your process is
“Out of Control?”

60. X bar- R Chart
Corrective Action
Take corrective action on identified special causes
Exclude any out of control points for which special causes
have been found & removed
Recalculate & plot the process average and control limits
Confirm that all data points show control when compared
to the new limits
Otherwise repeat the cycle of corrective action
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61. X bar- R Chart
Ongoing Control
Ensure that process is in control
(For trial control limits)
Adjust the process to the target, if the process
center is off target
Extend the control limits to cover future periods
Monitor for ongoing control
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62. X bar- R Chart
Prepare X bar - R chart using following
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10.4 13.0 10.4 7.4 6.3 6.1 11.9 9.6 8.2 8.8
10.6 8.6 11.9 11.0 10.0 6.6 8.2 9.5 12.4 9.4
9.6 10.3 8.9 9.1 10.6 11.7 9.4 11.4 10.9 9.3
10.9 9.4 9.1 8.7 11.2 9.7 10.2 9.2 9.8 8.4
9.3 10.5 10.6 8.5 9.5 10.4 10.4 9.8 9.9 5.8

63. X bar- R Chart
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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Subgroup 0
12
11
10
9
8
7
Sample
Mean
Mean=9.660
UCL=11.78
LCL=7.541
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Sample
Range
R=3.674
UCL=7.768
LCL=0
Xbar/R Chart for C1

64. Control Charts for Attributes
p Chart for proportion Nonconforming
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65. p Chart
• It is important that
– Each component / part / or item being checked is
recorded as either conforming or non conforming
– Results of these inspections are grouped on a
meaningful basis, and non conforming items are
expressed as a decimal fraction of the subgroup
size.
– meaningful basis, and non conforming items are
expressed as a decimal fraction of the subgroup
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66. p Chart
• Choose sub group size
Sensitivity increases with the sub group
size
Cost of sampling increases with size
Normally sub group size can be 50
to 200 or more
– are expressed as a decimal fraction of the subgroup
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67. p Chart
Subgroups should be collected often enough & at
appropriate times such that they should reflect the
potential opportunities for change.
For example :
Different shifts
Different operators
Different material lots
No. of subgroups :
Ensure that the major sources of variation are captured
Suggested is 25 nos. or more
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68. p Chart
Typical Data Collection Sheet
– are expressed as a decimal fraction of the subgroup
size
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art Operation Other Details
SN Date Time
Sample (n)
No. of non
conforming
items in a
sample (np)
Proportion
nonconforming
(p = np/n)
1 12/12 10.25
2 12/12 13.45
3 12/12 15.34
…..
25 15/12 10.30

69. p Chart
• Select proper scales for control charts
• Plot values of p for each subgroup
on control charts
• Calculate Process Average Proportion Nonconforming
(p bar)
n1p1, n2p2 : no. of non conforming items in subgroup
n1,n2 : Subgroup size
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p bar = (n1p1 + n2p2 + …+nkpk)
(n1 + n2 + …+ nk)

70. p Chart
Formula for Control Limits
– are expressed as a decimal fraction of the subgroup size
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Upper Control Limit, UCLp = p bar + 3 * Sq. root {p bar (1-p bar)}
Sq. root (n)
Lower Control Limit, LCLp = p bar - 3 * Sq. root {p bar (1-p bar)}
Sq. root (n)
n is constant sample size
n
n is constant sample size

71. p Chart
Formula for Control Limits
– are expressed as a decimal fraction of the subgroup size
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Upper Control Limit, UCLp = p bar + 3 * Sq. root {p bar (1-p bar)}
Sq. root (n bar)
Lower Control Limit, LCLp = p bar - 3 * Sq. root {p bar (1-p bar)}
Sq. root (n bar)
n is not constant sample size
It is varying between +/- 25%

72. p Chart
Formula for Control Limits
– are expressed as a decimal fraction of the subgroup size
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If n is not constant sample size and varying beyond +/-25%,
then recalculate the precise control limits by using following
formula
Upper Control Limit, UCLp = p bar + 3 * Sq. root {p bar (1-p bar)}
Sq. root (n)
Lower Control Limit, LCLp = p bar - 3 * Sq. root {p bar (1-p bar)}
Sq. root (n)

73. p Chart
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Draw lines for the following on the control chart
Process average (p bar)
control limits

74. p Chart
Interpret for Process Control
1) One point more than 3 sigmas from center line
2) Nine points in a row on same side of center line
3) Six points in a row, all increasing or all decreasing
4) Fourteen points in a row alternating up and down
To be interpreted same as charts for variables
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75. p Chart
Interpret for Process Control
1) Find and correct special causes
2) Recalculate control limits
3) Monitor for on going control
Refer slides in X bar - R chart section
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76. Process Capability
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77. SPC
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Not Accurate
& Not
Precise
Not Accurate
But Precise
Accurate &
Not Precise
Accurate &
Precise

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Control Limits vs. Specification Limits
• Process Control Limits are calculated based on data from the
process itself
• They are based on +/- 3 (99.73% of the process variation is
expected to fall between these limits)
• Product Specification Limits ARE NOT found on the control chart
• Understanding how the process matches up against customer
requirements IS important to know
To determine how the process performs to Customer Expectations, a
Process Capability Study is required

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Control Limits vs. Specification Limits
TWO BIG CONTROL CHART ERRORS
1) Putting specification limits on a Control Chart
2 ) Treating UCL and LCL as a specification limit
When you do either of these the control chart becomes just an
inspection tool - it’s no longer a control chart
UCL / LCL are not directly tied to customer defects !

80. Relationship between Control Limits & Spec. Limits
USL
LSL
 + 3

 - 3
Process natural limits are inside specification limits
and the process is centered nominal
Nominal
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Relationship between Control Limits & Spec. Limits
USL
LSL
 + 3

 - 3
Process natural limits are inside specification limits
and the process is not centered nominal
Nominal
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Relationship between Control Limits & Spec. Limits
USL
LSL
 + 3

 - 3
Process natural limits are outside specification limits
and the process is centered nominal
Nominal
Out of
spec
Out of
spec
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Relationship between Control Limits & Spec. Limits
USL
LSL
 + 3

 - 3
Process natural limits are outside specification limits
and the process is not centered nominal
Nominal
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PROCESS CAPABILTY RATIOS
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Cp & Cpk are two key measures of process capability
Cp = USL – LSL ie Total Tolerance
6 Sigma Process Spread
Cpk = Min X bar - LSL , USL – X bar Cpk accounts for process centering and spread
3 sigma 3 sigma
Cpk will always be equal to or less than Cp
Standard Deviation, Sigma = R bar/ d2
d2 is a constant varying by sample size,
n 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
d2 1.13 1.69 2.06 2.33 2.53 2.70 2.85 2.97 3.08

85. 27 mm = LSL USL = 33 mm
xbar = 30 mm
s = 1
3 3
Cp = __________
s s
C
USL - LSL
6
p 
s
SPC
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86. 3 3s
s
xbar = 35 mm
s = 1 mm
Cp = __________
C
USL - LSL
6
p 
s
27 mm = LSL USL = 33 mm
SPC

87. CpU = ___________
CpL = ___________
Cpk = ____________
3 3 s
s
xbar = 35 mm
s = 1 mm
28 mm = LSL USL = 33 mm
SPC

88. SPC
Pre control Chart :
Out of specifications
Out of specifications
Specifications
Specifications
½ Specifications
½ Specifications

89. SPC
Pre control: The logic:-probability based on normal distribution
Specifications/2
GREEN ZONE
Yellow zone Yellow zone
RED ZONE RED ZONE
1/14 for 1
point out of
green zone
1/14 * 1/14
= 1/196 for 2
consecutive
points
If even one point falls in Red zone, Stop and reset!!

90. SPC
Pre control: The logic:-contd…
If two consecutive points are outside the two pre control
lines : May mean that the process variation has increased!
Use a sample of two consecutive measurements A & B. If A
is green , continue. If A is yellow check B and if B is also
yellow, STOPAND INVESTIGATE.
To qualify the process / set up:
Take two consecutive measurements. If both Green, O.K. If
one yellow, Restart the count. If both Yellow, Reset.

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Short term Capability Study
SPC
Short term capability :
Based on measurements collected from say one operating run. The
data are analyzed and checked further for the state of statistical
control.
If no special causes are found, a short term capability index can be
calculated.
This is useful for PPAP submissions, machine capability studies,
check for process modifications, etc.
Process Performance indices calculated are called Pp and Ppk

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Short term Capability Study
SPC
Pp & Ppk Cp &Cpk
PROCESS
PERFORMANCE INDEX
PROCESS CAPABILITY
INDEX
USED DURING INITIAL
PROCESS STUDY
DURING PPAP
ONGOING PROCESS
CAPABILITY STUDY
CAN BE CAPTURED
FOR STABLE AND
CHRONICALLY
UNSTABLE PROCESSES
USED ONLY FOR
STABLE PROCESSES

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Short term Capability Study
SPC
Pp & Ppk Cp &Cpk
CAPTURES VARIATION
DUE TO BOTH
COMMON & SPECIAL
CAUSES
CAPTURES VARIATION
DUE TO COMMON
CAUSES ONLY
SIGMA IS CALCULATED
USING n-1 FORMULA
USING ALL INDIVIDUAL
READINGS
SIGMA IS CALCULATED
USING R bar / d2
FORMULA
Ppk > 1.67 Cpk 1.33 – 1.67

94. Thank You for Your Time
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