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Introduction to Process Capability


 A process has been defined as a sequence of interdependent procedures, operations or
steps that consume resources and convert the inputs into outputs.
 Each operation or step adds to the next to achieve a goal or desired result. In every
process, there exists a certain amount of variation. Variation in a process cannot be
eliminated, but it can be measured, monitored, reduced and controlled.
 If we look at a simple example of making a cup of coffee, we can identify the inputs,
steps, equipment and output of the process. Some of the inputs are coffee and water. The
steps include turning on the coffee maker, measuring and adding the coffee and water and
the output is a pot or cup of coffee.
 The variation can occur in the amount of coffee or water introduced in the process and the
performance of the coffee maker itself. Not every cup of coffee is exactly the same but in
most cases, if the measurements are controlled and reasonably consistent, it tastes the
same.
 By utilizing process controls, taking measurements and using reliable, well-maintained
equipment, variation in a process can have less effect on the quality of the output. The
process can be capable of producing acceptable product on a consistent basis. We can
maintain Process Capability.

What is Process Capability?

Process capability compares the output of an in control process to the specification


limits by using capability indices. The comparison is made by forming the ratio of the
spread between the process specifications (the specification "width") to the spread of
the process values, as measured by 6 process standard deviation units (the process
"width").
A process capability index uses both the process variability and the process
specifications to determine whether the process is "capable"

What is Process Capability

Process Capability (Cp) is a statistical measurement of a process’s ability to produce parts


within specified limits on a consistent basis. To determine how our process is operating, we can
calculate Cp (Process Capability), Cpk (Process Capability Index). The Cp and Cpk
calculations use sample deviation or deviation mean within rational subgroups.
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