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News Release from: ASI DataMyte | Subject: Quantum analysis
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 February 2006
Multi-position analysis for different
sources
Multi-position analysis is an effective tool for all manufacturers who have to analyze data from processes that contain two inherently different sources of variation.
Multi-position analysis is an effective tool for all manufacturers who have to analyze data from processes that contain two inherently different sources of variation Examples include processes that utilize multiple filling heads, web coating, multi-cavity injection molding, batch manufacturing or a series of lines that all manufacture the same product
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 24 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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A global consumer products company manufactures multiple personal hygiene products utilizing injection molding throughout its manufacturing process.
The intensity of monitoring data for high speed multi-cavity injection molding operations poses a major data collection challenge.
The task becomes even more challenging because the company has set dual monitoring goals: being able to monitor the injection molding process as a whole while also being able to perform analysis on specific cavities.
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For example, it is important not only to know that Cavity_1 is behaving within expected parameters yesterday, today and tomorrow; it is also important to know the same for Cavity_2, Cavity_3 and so on up to Cavity_n.
Further, it is absolutely imperative for the next user of the process output to be confident that the products from the entire set of cavities be similar enough so that they constitute a homogeneous lot for the user's needs.
The solution this Fortune 500 manufacturer adopted was the deployment of ASI DataMyte Quantum software with multi-position tracking capability.
This solution offers the production personnel clear, concise data entry screens and intuitive graphics from which real time action can be taken.
Electronically-interfaced handheld gages and vision measurement systems are used to obtain the data.
The Quantum solution also addresses data analysis needs of the organization.
The ability to adopt a standardized system provides for a common information exchange between staff in production facilities around the world.
Samples are randomly pulled and the data is recorded by cavity and characteristic.
The operator is alerted to changes in the process through simple color coding of the data matrix cells, even prior to reviewing the control charts.
Each process stream can be tracked as an individual entity using all the tools available in Quantum - control charts, histograms, capability charts, box and whisker charts, plus many more - and the data can be combined to view the overall process variation and to quickly and easily identify process streams that vary significantly from the overall average.
By allowing the separation of the process streams, the user can identify the outliers, corrective action can be taken, and the overall process will be improved, resulting in lower costs and higher quality.
Charts automatically update as data is being collected, and data can be further focused using filters to ensure that specific actionable information is being reviewed.
The operator can view charts Operators input data using both electronic handheld gages and vision measurement systems.
The operator presses a button or footswitch to submit data to the Quantum system from handheld gages.
The vision system sends the data automatically to Quantum once the measurements are completed.
Additional tools have been provided to the plant floor data collection station to make the data entry process virtually foolproof.
Unlike other applications that advertise a multi-stream process capability, ASI DataMyte consulted with the leading industry experts in this field to determine the feature set that would maximize user acceptance while providing the necessary analytical tools for the engineers and managers to make decisions.
The application allows the non-used, or non-sampled, process streams to have data entry blocked so data cannot be entered incorrectly, which can render analysis useless - or worse, misleading.
To increase acceptance, which can often be the difference between success and failure, the Quantum system allows users to customize the interface by applying familiar terminology: cavity, filler, line, position or whatever terms are common in their facility.
Quantum's analytical tools are designed to give your engineers the ability to drill down through multiple levels of the process to find and eliminate the root causes of variation.
Some of the tools available are: * Capability * Box and Whiskers * Cause Pareto * Control Charts * Histograms * Multiple Data Reports * Custom User-Defined Reports The Data Analysis and Reporting package also offers these additional features: Custom data filters and custom report templates that can be easily created, edited and reused.
Reports and charts that are HTML-compliant and can be easily posted to intranet and extranet sites.
Data can be easily passed to other analysis software tools with a simple copy/paste or export.
An event viewer that posts real time events for staff to review, acknowledge and take action.
Today's rising material and energy costs and increasing global competition have increased the value of information that's clear, concise and available in real time.
Quantum software has provided the means of efficiently turning data into actionable information.
Today this consumer products manufacturer continues to expand their global deployment of the Quantum system. Request a free brochure from ASI DataMyte ...
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