How to create CPK/PPK charts

Summary

This How-To Create CPK/PPK Charts document will teach users how to create a new monitor as well as set up a Data Strategy Collection, Standard Control Chart, Available Charts, and Actions, applied to the new monitor.

SPC (Statistical Process Control)  is an industry-standard methodology for measuring and controlling quality during the manufacturing process.

The most notable advantages of using SPC are the following:  

• Companies can dramatically reduce variability and scrap.
• Statistically improve productivity.
• Reduce costs.
• Uncover hidden process characteristics.
• Instantly react to process changes.
• Make real-time decisions on the shop floor.

 

How to create a new monitor with a CPK/PPK chart

SPC monitors should be created under an existing monitor group. To create a monitor, users must follow the following steps listed below:

From the Monitor Group List page, select a group monitor, and then click the GO icon.

 

Figure 1: Monitor Group List Page