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    The document discusses methods for monitoring processes to ensure quality. It defines key terms like process, capability studies, and capability indices. It also describes different types of capability studies and their purposes.

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    1.

    Introduction
    Suitable methods must be applied for monitoring, and where applicable, measurement of
    processes. “These methods shall demonstrate the ability of the processes to achieve planned
    results. When planned results are not achieved, correction and corrective action shall be taken,
    as appropriate, to ensure conformity of the product.” (see [2])

    Examples of characteristics to assess the process performance or capability are or include the
    following:

    Capability indices Effectiveness and efficiency


    Response time Use of suitable technology
    Cycle time or throughput Avoidance and reduction of waste
    Reliability and safety Costs
    Rate of yield

    2. Terms
    Process
    This document deals exclusively with production and assembly processes. A process is under-
    stood as a series of activities or procedures in which raw materials or pre-machined parts or
    components are further processed to generate a finished product.
    The definition in the standard [1] is as follows: “Set of interrelated or interacting activities
    which transforms inputs into outputs.”

    Capability Studies
    A process capability study (Process analysis, see [3]) is performed for a new or changed
    production process (including assembly) in order to verify the (preliminary) process capability
    or performance and to obtain additional inputs for controlling the process (see [3]).

    References [10] and [11] distinguish between long-term and short-term studies. In a short-term
    study (e.g., machine capability study), characteristics of products manufactured in one con-
    tinuous production run are evaluated. A long-term study evaluates parts manufactured over a
    longer time-span which is representative of the variation encountered in series production.

    Capability and Performance Indices


    Quantitative measures for evaluating capability include the machine and process capability or
    process performance indices (see [4]). These must achieve or surpass the specified minimum
    values.

    The minimum requirements given in this manual for capability and performance indices are
    valid at the time of publication (edition date). In case of conflict, the requirements of QSP0402
    are binding and take precedence over this manual. Higher minimum requirements for process
    capability or performance may exist for special characteristics, or may be specified internally on
    a product-by-product basis.

    Machine Capability Study


    The machine capability study is a short-term study with the sole aim of discovering the
    machine-specific effects on the production process.

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