Cp, Cpk vs Pp, Ppk When seemingly "capable" processes generate rejections, customers question the PPAP, unnecessary corrective actions are taken, or investments in production are made, making decisions based on evidence sounds easy until...
GEMBA Walks In manufacturing, quality problems can arise much earlier than a "non-conformity" or a dimensional rejection. And the reality in many organizations is not experienced from this understanding. Many of ...
MSA - Well-made decisions are based on good data Uncomfortable opinion alert: Customers need to trust that the dimensional data represents the reality of the process, because if it doesn't, continuous improvement loses its meaning. Many workshops...
Core Tools The automotive industry in Mexico continues to be one of the most important drivers of 4.0 implementations in manufacturing, not only because of the technological adoption it entails but also as a necessity...
10 Things That Are Not Operational Excellence What is operational excellence really? A critical clarification is needed here, because it does not depend on heroes but on stable processes, reliable data, integrated systems, and complete traceability...
Calibration VS Verification Key Differences According to the VIM. It is a problem to confuse these terms in your operation, as traceability, compliance, and quality are directly impacted...
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) The challenge of producing parts is something that many manufacturing workshops in Mexico overcome; however, demonstrating consistent, repeatable, and traceable quality is still something that is being worked on today...
How to know if my equipment requires calibration In precision manufacturing, decisions are daily made, based on measurement data. For production releases, offset adjustments, quality validation, and compliance. What happens if your...
Metrology integration + SPC software In many manufacturing operations, metrology is resolved; coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical systems, probes or comparators... The problem is not measuring, but what to do with the ...
Runout Problems The first thing you would look at would be the cutting tool. You change it, adjust the CNC program, or modify cutting parameters, and the problem persists. Making it necessary to check if the implemen...
Tools in precision machining In precision machining processes, the selection of tools is not an operational detail: it is a critical factor that directly impacts tolerances, surface finish, repeatability, and cost per piece. When...
Precision in processes with critical tolerances When a production process works with tolerances, small measurement errors or thermal variations can lead to rejections, rework, and significant economic losses. If your production ex...