Item #S8-3

SPC for Process Industries

This 4 part videotape set is specifically designed for process industries and companies that have special processes such as plating, cleaning, painting or chemical treatment - processes where control of chemical solution concentrations, temperatures, or level of a process variable is key to product quality. You will find this series useful for personnel being introduced to SPC and those already trained in the mechanics of control charts. This series fills the gap in understanding that is necessary to successfully apply Statistical Process Control concepts in continuous processes. There is noting else like it on the market, and most textbooks on basic SPC don't cover the concepts illustrated in this video series.

Part 1 (34 Min.) covers:

The distinction between quality through product control versus process control.

The meaning of tolerances for product characteristics and process variables.

The Quality versus Tolerance model and why &quotwithin tolerance isn't good enough".

Random variation, histograms and the normal distribution.

The meaning of Process Capability

Part 2 (32 Min.) covers:

Trend variation.

The distinction between random and trend variation.

The danger of over-control.

Control Charts and the meaning of control limits.

Part 3 (31 Min.) covers:

How to (and how not to) monitor trend variation in a process.

How to reduce variability caused by a variable that trends.

Part 4 (31 Min.) covers:

Types of basic attribute control charts (Individuals, Individuals and Moving Range, xbar & R)

Selection of the proper type of chart, advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Causes of random variation in process variables.

How to use control charts to monitor automated process control systems.

How to use control charts to monitor calibration of process measuring instrumentation.

A demonstration device called a Quincunx is used to simulate the behavior of random variation and trend variation and show how a conscientious operator can &quotover-control" a process and actually increase variation. These professionally produced videotapes make extensive use of graphics and animation to visually bring useful statistical concepts to life and make your control chart efforts pay off.

Set Includes:

• Leaders Guide with group exercises, discussion topics, and full page masters for creating overhead transparencies of visuals for use in discussion.
• Workbook containing complete video text, graphics, exercises, and discussion topics. (English only)

Purchase Price: $1195 set, Part 1: $295, Parts 2-4: $395 each

Student Workbooks: $10 each (English Only)

Available in English and Spanish, VHS or PAL Formats