Quality Systems and Metrology

Course Description

Focus on quality control processes, inspection methods, and standards in manufacturing.

Course Content:

• Overview of quality assurance principles and practices
• Understanding ISO and other manufacturing standards
• Techniques for performing part and product inspections
• Overview of tools like calipers, micrometers, and CMMs
• Importance of regular calibration and equipment upkeep
• Conducting internal and external quality audits
• Practical session on performing thorough inspections
• Using statistical tools to evaluate quality data
• Addressing and preventing quality issues
• Exploring real-world quality assurance challenges and solutions
• Methods to sustain and improve quality over time
• Compiling and presenting a comprehensive QA report

Applications and Hands-On:

• Identifying key quality metrics in case studies
• Analyzing example certifications and compliance requirements
• Using inspection tools to measure sample parts
• Calibrating and using measurement equipment
• Creating a calibration schedule for tools
• Simulating an audit for a manufacturing process
• Inspecting parts against a provided specification
• Analyzing defect data to identify trends
• Developing CAPA plans for mock scenarios
• Group analysis of QA case studies
• Brainstorming improvement initiatives for a process
• Team presentations of QA findings

Resources Provided:

• Inspection tools (e.g., gauges, calipers)
• Coordinate-Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Data analysis software