Inspection during processing and after processing are done to ensure that the parts or products are as per the specification. Customer also inspects before using. Inspection is an important operation in production and service activities.
Inspection is included as one of the five operations included in the ASME process chart for evaluating and improving it to increase productivity. Inspection operation has to be improved and its work station has to be improved. The handling the component is to be improved.
While the inspection procedure employed in this operation is analyzed for improvement, it is necessary to evaluate the self inspection done by the operator. The inspection done by the operator is at the input side as well at the output side. It is related to the material and it extends to tools, gauges and set up also.
In the case of transport operation, we always think of layout improvement at the plant level. Similarly, in case of inspection, we need to think of the quality management system and practices of the company. Improvement at the company level quality management practices, can be have a big effect on the productivity of inspection operations.
Engineering/Technology - Process/Operation Interface Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineers have to regularly get news regarding engineering and technology developments and assess their utility for productivity/performance improvement of processes in their organization.
Where utility is there, they have to do detailed investigation and incorporate the new technology element in their process and increase the performance. This is continuous engineering improvement of the process and is the responsibility of the industrial engineer. When the engineering change is carried out the design group will get acquainted with the new technology elements and will take steps to use it appropriately in their new design and major redesign projects. Engineering - Industrial Engineering is a cumulative process. Each contributing their share in the design of products and processes and the knowledge is cumulated.
Inspection operation improvement related News
Modular gauging and holding fixtures with 3D-printed locators make the Coordinate Measuring Machine sequence faster and more reliable.
AUG 13, 2020
The patented products are being supplied by Rapidfit. Gage fixtures are for inspecting automotive components after manufacturing. Holding fixtures support components as they are built into a vehicle and measured using CMMs or other metrology equipment.
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