Practical Applications of Statistical Quality Control in SMC Molding Plant

Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques have been available to Process Engineers for decades but only recently have they been more widely practiced by U.S. firms. Increased competition from foreign firms and increased concern for quality control within the automotive industry have dictated that all parties throughout the manufacturing chain be more aggressive in resolving processing problems. As suppliers within that chain, manufacturers of compression molding SMC (sheet molding compound) can significantly improve their processing techniques by successfully implementing Statistical Process Control.