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Quality Control
At the core of any quality control system is data. Indeed, if one applies the DMAIC* cycle to your laser or resistance weld process, one realizes that a modern software package like techMatrix WeldWorks is required for success.
How can WeldWorks help you achieve your six sigma quality initiatives? Review the table below to learn more.
| DMAIC Element* | Action | How WeldWorks Helps |
| Define | Define the process to be improved by mapping the process flow. | The process is welding. The project could be to improve yields, reduce scrap or improve consistency. |
| Measure | Measure the variable and attribute process data for the process. | Every weld has a rich set of process data. WeldWorks makes it easy to capture and store this data from your laser or resistance weld machine. |
| Analyze | Analyze the data collected and create a process map to determine root causes of defects. Identify sources of variation. | Perform queries to slice and dice the data to create SPC charts, sort weld data by machine, part number, or machine. Perform statistics and create histograms, scatter plots, and box plots. |
| Improve | Improve the target process by designing creative solutions to fix and prevent problems. | Use WeldWorks to simplify conducting DOE's. Review weld graphs to perform diagnostics and relate data to functional test data downstream. |
| Control | Control the improvements to keep the process optimized and consistent. Prevent reverting back to the "old way". | WeldWorks can play a large role in controlling your weld process because it helps you manage all your weld schedules, data, and limits in a single location. Information is accessible by the entire design, quality, and manufacturing team. |
*Adapted from GE's DMAIC Approach
The above example illustrates the power of the DMAIC and WeldWorks software. Call us today to setup a demonstration and see how WeldWorks can be used to achieve your six sigma quality initiatives.