Automated Data Acquisition and Analysis from Production Testing

The data of product characteristics measured during final production testing of a product can be collected in a computer system. This data can then be analyzed and processed automatically to provide real time reporting of product quality. By having more complete quality information compiled sooner, the effectiveness of the feedback is improved. The result is improved product quality. This approach is most valuable for complex assemblies with many components produced in large volume and is now applied to the testing of Power Rack and Pinion steering gear assemblies.