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Statistical Process Control

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Handbook of Performability Engineering

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Statistical process control (SPC) is a tool used for on-line quality control in mass production. Statistical sampling theory is effectively used for this purpose in the form of control charts. Various types of control charts have been developed in industry for controlling different types of quality characteristics. The basic principles of development, design and application of various types of control charts are discussed in this chapter. The state of the art and recent developments in SPC tools are included with references for further research. A separate section on process capability studies is also included.

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Naikan, V.N.A. (2008). Statistical Process Control. In: Misra, K.B. (eds) Handbook of Performability Engineering. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-131-2_14

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