One of the world’s largest manufacturers of passive and electronic components deploys WinSPC to reduce defects and PPM levels
The manufacturer is installing WinSPC at its stamping facility, where it is replacing an existing, off-line SPC system. Approximately 20 WinSPC stations will collect data from a variety of serial devices, including micrometers and calipers. That data will be charted in real-time to alert operators of out-of-control situations that, if undetected, could lead to defective product. With the ability to respond to process variation immediately, the shop floor expects to reduce defects and achieve aggressive PPM target levels.
DataNet’s engineering staff – known as the Solution Delivery team – is supplying custom programming services to migrate data from the legacy SPC system into WinSPC. Additionally, the Solution Delivery team is providing on-site training to 10-12 system administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing the system. The three-day training covers all the essentials for the company’s Quality team to successfully administer real-time operations, off-line analysis, and reporting on plant-wide quality metrics.
The company plans to roll out WinSPC to its injection molding and assembly stations during phase two of its Quality initiative. It reports that one of the key reasons for choosing WinSPC was its ability to quickly and easily collect data from nearly any serial device.
About WinSPC Quality Systems
WinSPC empowers manufacturers to improve products, processes, and profitability through real-time statistical software solutions. Advantive strives to deliver trusted and capable technology solutions that allow manufacturers to create the highest quality product for the lowest possible cost. WinSPC provides statistical decision-making at the point of production and delivers real-time, actionable information to where it is needed most. With over 2500 customers worldwide and distributors across the globe, Advantive is dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service and support, shop-floor expertise, and training in the areas of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing services.