Abstract
Purpose This paper evaluates the performance of the pre-control(PC), an alternative to statistical process control techniques and compares with a control chart considering the tolerance of process. Methods The previous studies for PC have drawbacks that PC with two linked stages, qualification and running, are discussed separately and independently. Hence this paper analyzes the performance of PC by integrating two stages. Results Average outgoing quality limits to grasp the outcome of PC are provided by computational results for two process capability indexes, Cp and Cpk and the usefulness of PC from comparative experiments with modified control charts is commented. Conclusion Helpful guidelines for quality managers to apply PC in practice and areas of process for PC to be more benefit are presented. Key words: Average Outgoing Quality, Modified Control Chart, Pre-control Line, Stoplight Control
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