six sigma - variation. spc - module 1 understanding variation and basic principles
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Six Sigma - Variation
SPC - Module 1Understanding variation and basic principles
SPC
AIM OF SPC COURSETo enable delegates to better understand variation and be able to
create and analyse control charts
OBJECTIVESDelegates will be able to:-
– Appreciate what variation is– Understand why it is the enemy of manufacturing– Know how we measure and calculate variation– Understand the basics of the normal distribution– Identify the two types of process variation– Understand the need for objective use of data– Produce I mR charts for variable data– Understand the basic theory behind control charts– Know how to analyse control charts
The History Of SPC
1924 - Walter Shewhart Of Bell Telephones Develops The Control Chart Still Being Used Today1950 - Dr W Edwards Deming Sells SPC To Japan After
World War II1965 - Ford Failed To Implement SPC Due To No Management Commitment1985 - Ford Finally Implement SPC1989 - Boeing roll out SPC1992 - BAe Decide To Implement SPC2002 - Airbus UK start SPC in key business areas
Variation
No two products or processes are exactly alike. Variation exists because any process contains
many sources of variation. The differences may be large or immeasurably small, but always
present.
They will vary due to common cause variation. If we introduce a special cause of variation into the process, then the process will vary more than usual.
Variation is a naturally occurring phenomenon inherent within any process.
Sign your name on a piece of paper three times, even if you sign it in the same pen, straight after one another, each one will vary slightly from the last one.
Variation
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Rank in order of desirability
Customer specification limits are the outside edge of yellow zone
Why do we need to improve our processes….
•To reduce the cost of manufacturing•Our competitors may already be leading the way•Our processes are not predictable•To improve quality
By improving processes we can….
•Reduce costs•Increase revenue (sales)•Have happier customers•Make our jobs more secure•Increase job satisfaction
So what to do….?
•Commit to improving quality - make process capability measurable and reportable. So we will know we are getting better.
•Solve problems as a team rather than individuals. Teams get better and more permanent improvements than individual efforts.
•Gain better understanding of our process by studying measurement data in an informed way (control charts)
•Consider all possible pitfalls when implementing improvements.
•When improvements are made - make them permanent ones.
Quality of data:
We may have lots of data, but ….
Does it represent the process outputs we are interested in ?
Is it representative of our current process ?
Can we split it into subsets to aid problem solving ?
Can it be paired with process inputs ?
Is the operational definition for how measurements are taken and data recorded ?
Has the measurement system been assessed for stability and reliability (gauge R&R)
Garbage in, garbage out !
Attribute (discrete) data is that which can be countedExamples:
On or Off?
Variable (continuous) data is that which can be physically be measured on a continuous scaleExamples:
Temperature
Weight
Broken orunbroken?
Attribute Vs. Variable data
Attribute Vs. Variable data
Which type of data ?
Length in millimeters
SMC (standard manufacturing cost)
Number of breakdowns per day
Average daily temperature
Proportion of defective items
Number of spars with concession
Lead time (days)
Mean time between failure
Variable Attribute
Which is best ?
Variable data should be the preferred type as it tells us more about what is happening to a process.
Attribute - tells us little about the process
Variable - gives plenty of insight into the process
Histogram
A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF DATA SHOWING HOW THE VALUES ARE
DISTRIBUTED BY:
•Displaying The Distribution Of Data•Displaying Process Variability (Spread)• Identifying Data Concentration
Histogram
• Graphic Representation of The Data
• Bar Chart• Vertical (y) axis shows the frequency of occurrence
• Horizontal (x) axis shows increasing values
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Note : To produce histograms quickly use Excel’s Data Analysis Tool pack.
The sample Average or Mean.
• Example
• A set of numbers:
• 3,6,9,7,5,9,10,0,4,3
• Total = 56
• Average = 56 = 5.6 10
The Sample Range
Use The Following Dataset
5,2,9,12,3,19,7,5
The Sample Range is the largest value minus the smallest value
19-2=17
The Range = 17
The Normal Distribution Curve
Typical process range
The normal curve illustrates how most measurement data is distributed around an
average value.
Probability of individual values are not uniform
Examples Weight of componentWing skin thickness
–Single peaked–Bell shaped–Average is centred–50% above & below the average
–Extends to infinity (in theory)
Characteristics Of The Normal Curve
How do we measure variation ?
Variation in a process can be measured by calculating the ‘standard deviation’
The Formula = ² n-1
The Standard Deviation
oUse The Following Dataseto5,2,9,12,3,19,7,5
oThe Formula = x-x )² n-1
o (5-7.75)²+(2-7.75)²+(9-7.75)².....(5-7.75)² 7
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Note : In excel you can use the STDEV function. It’s quicker than pen & paper !
Normal Distribution Proportion
68.3%
+/- 1 Std Dev = 68.3%
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Normal Distribution Proportion
95.5%
+/- 2 Std Dev = 95.5%
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Normal Distribution Proportion
99.74%
+/- 3 Std Dev = 99.74%
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Control charts
A control chart is a run chart with control limits plotted on it.
A control chart can be used to check whether a process is predictable within a range of values
Control limits are an estimation of 3 standard deviations either side of the mean.
99.74% of data should be within 3 standard deviations of the mean if no ‘special cause’ variation is present.
Different types of variation
Common cause - random variation
Special cause variation
•The variation that naturally exists in your process assuming ‘nothing’ changes. This type of variation is predictable in so far as you can predict the range that your process will operate within
•Difficult to reduce (advanced problem solving tools required)
•This is the type of variation is unpredictable and is exhibited in an unstable process. Variation may not look ‘normal’. No one knows what is going to happen next !
•Easy to detect and reduce (but only if robust control systems are in place)
Examples of different types of variation
Common cause - random variation
Special cause variation
•Temperature
•Humidity
•Standard operating methods
•Measurement systems
•Normal running speed
•Sudden breakdown of equipment
•Power failure
•Unskilled operator
•Tool breakage
Objective use of data
Reacting to a single item of data without first considering the normal variation expected from a process can :
...waste time and effort correcting a problem that may be due to random variation.
...increase the process variation by tampering with it thus making the process worse
Using data objectively can ensure you :...have the facts to back up your decisions.
...can quantify any improvements you make statistically
Objective use of data…
In God we trust….
….for everything else show us the data !
Upper spec limit = 8.Is this process in control ?
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Yes , the process is in control but not capable.
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Attribute data is that which can be countedExamples:
On or Off?
Variable data is that which can be physically be measuredExamples:
Temperature
Weight
Broken orunbroken?
Attribute Vs. Variable data
Variable Control Chart
–Establishes the values of a single component characteristic measured in physical units
Product Weight (kg) Curing Time (hrs) Component Length (mm)
Control Chart
Individual - Moving Range Charts(Also known as X-mR or I-mR)
Assumptions :
•Variable data.
•Normal distribution
Decide on operation to be measured
Decide on sample frequency
Establish characteristic
Record reading & date
Record any changes to the process on chart
Calculate range
Plot Graphs
Calculate control limits
Identify and take appropriate action if process out of control
Activity ExerciseGroups of 2 or 3 people
Objective: Represent a machine that cuts bar to length~cut drinking straws to 30mm length (approx. 20 off)
Operation: cut drinking strawsCharacteristic: LengthSample frequency: 100%
Cut by eye, 1 straw at a time to an estimated 30mmMeasure the straws in the order that they are cutRecord the information on a chart (remember to input data and update chart as you go)One person records, one person cutsNo communication between the operator and tester.
UCL x = Xbar + 2.66 x mRbarLCL x = Xbar - 2.66 x mRbarUCL r = 3.267 x mRbar
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Process Control Chart (iX-mR) Dept. 019 Sampling Frequency 100%Characteristic Length Chart No two Specification Limit 30mm +/- 6mmXbar = UCL= LCL=
mRbar = CL =
UCL x = Xbar + 2.66 x mRbarLCL x = Xbar - 2.66 x mRbarUCL r = 3.267 x mRbar
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Date Time X 38 39 36mR ----- 1 3
Process Control Chart (iX-mR) Dept. 019 Sampling Frequency 100%Characteristic Length Chart No two Specification Limit 30mm +/- 6mm
Xbar = UCL= LCL=
mR bar = CL=
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UCL x = Xbar + 2.66 x mRbarLCL x = Xbar - 2.66 x mRbarUCL r = 3.267 x mRbar
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Date Time X 38 39 36mR ----- 1 3
Process Control Chart (iX-mR) Dept. 019 Sampling Frequency 100%Characteristic Length Chart No two Specification Limit 30mm +/- 6mm
Xbar = UCL= LCL=
mR bar = CL=
MOVING RANGE CHART
AVERAGE CHART
_mR =
ENTER mR FIGURESINTO CALCULATOR
Upper ControlLimit of mR = _D4 X mR
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Upper ControlLimit of X = _ X + (E2 x mR)
mR)
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X AND mR CONTROL CHART CALCULATING CONTROL LIMITS
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Table of Constantsfor Control Charts
X and R Charts Charts for Individuals
Chart forAverages
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Charts forIndividuals
(X)Chart for Ranges (R)
Factors forControlLimits
Factors forControlLimits
Divisors forEstimate ofStandardDeviation
Factors forControlLimits
SubgroupSize
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0.483
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0.308
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1.693
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2.534
2.704
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MOVING RANGE CHART
AVERAGE CHART
_mR =
ENTER mR FIGURESINTO CALCULATOR
Upper ControlLimit of mR =
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X AND mR CONTROL CHART CALCULATING CONTROL LIMITS
UCL x = Xbar + 2.66 x mRbarLCL x = Xbar - 2.66 x mRbarUCL r = 3.267 x mRbar
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Process Control Chart (iX-mR) Dept. 019 Sampling Frequency 100%Characteristic Length Chart No two Specification Limit 30mm +/- 6mmXbar = 32.6 UCL= 40.2 LCL= 26.7
mR bar = 2.56 CL= 8.38
Analysing Control Charts
Shake Down
To Convert a control chart into the form of a Histogram
Turn the control chart on its side And imagine that the points would fall into a normal distribution curve
Control Chart Analysis
– Any Point Outside Control Limits
– A Run of 8 Points Above or Below the mean
– Any Non-Random Patterns
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Control Chart Analysis
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Is there any signs of special cause present ?
Control Chart Analysis
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Control Chart Analysis
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Control Chart Analysis
Any special cause here ?
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Control Chart Analysis
What has changed ?
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Control Chart Analysis
What has changed ?
Now make a change to the process
Is the process in control ?
Is there a better way of meeting your customers’ needs ?
Modify the process to try to reduce variation and make production more on target.
Plot the data on the chart.
What should you do to the limits ?….
NOTE : Not all data is normally distributed
•Variable control charts limits are based on normal theory.
•If the distribution is non-normal the theory falls down
•If your data is not normally distributed consult an expert in statistical analysis for advice
Calculating Control limits
When calculating limits remove any special causes that you know the reason for.
Only recalculate limits when a change is made to the process.
Ask “what’s changed?”, and investigate root causes.
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When to change limits
Changed supplier
Re-calculate from here
Limits changed to reflect shift in average…
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What would you do if you changed back to the original supplier ?
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Control Chart Analysis
Where would you re-calculate limits ?
New operator
Control Chart Analysis
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What would you do here ?
Would you change limits ?
Why is 8 points on one side of the mean attributed to special cause ?
First let’s consider why we set the upper and lower control limits at +/- 3SD.
99.74% of the data falls within 3SD of the mean.
How often will we be wrong when we judge data outside control limits to be special cause variation ?
0.26% (from normal theory)!
Why is 8 points on one side of the mean attributed to special cause ?
If we are satisfied with being wrong 0.26% of the time for one test, it makes sense have a similar level of risk for the other tests for special cause !
What is the probability of a point falling below the mean on a control chart?
50%What is the probability of another point falling below the mean?
50% x 50% = 25%
And so on…….
50% x 50% x 50% x 50% x 50% x 50% x 50% x 50% = 0.39%
Other types of chart
Depending on the process you are measuring you may need to use the following charts :
C chart : for count data where sample size remains constant.
U chart : for count data where sample size changes
nP chart : for proportion data where sample size remains constant
P chart : for proportion data where sample size changes
X bar R chart : when samples are taken in batches of production (sample size remains constant)
So what to do next….?
1) Check that the data you are gathering is variable data where possible.
2) Ensure that it is recorded in a legible manner and in time order. Ensure everyone records it in the same way.
3) Ensure that other factors are recorded to aid the problem solving process. For example if you are measuring parts off several machines you may need to either use several different data collection sheets, or record the machine number against each reading taken.
4) Consider process inputs that could affect the outputs of the process. Some of these could be recorded against output data collection. (Or we could use SPC to control them also).
5) Maintain process logs to aid analysis.
6) Make sure everyone understands the part they play in process improvement