Practical Understanding of Capability by Implementing Statistical Process Control

Practical Understanding of Capability by Implementing Statistical Process Control covers the full range of control charts (X and S charts, S and R charts, Variable and Attribute charts, and Individuals charts) and capability studies. Unlike most statistics and process control texts, which were written for college courses, author James Abbott designed his book specifically for use on the shop floor. Traditionally, all of the statistical tools are introduced and their uses explained. Mr. Abbott discusses the situations companies are likely to encounter and then explains which tool to use, and how to use it, for each situation. His conversational style is a welcome relief from other technical handbooks. Practice questions (and answers) are scattered throughout the book for readers to practice their new skills. A complete appendix provides the constants, formulas, and charts necessary for all phases of SPC.

James Abbott is a professional engineer and the president of Abbott Associates Inc., a consulting and education firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. Experience in industry and as a consultant has taught Mr. Abbott the secrets that make an improvement program succeed. For the last twenty years Mr. Abbott has shared his knowledge during public and in-house educational training sessions. His entertaining, "down home" southern style, so popular in his seminars, is uniquely captured here in Practical Understanding of Capability by Implementing Statistical Process Control.