
Section 4 Process Capability
Lesson S04-01
Text: Section 4 pages 1 – 8
Duration: 9 minutes
Introduction to Process Capability

Introduction to Process Capability Assessment
Process Capability Assessment addresses how well a process will perform relative to specifications. Highly capable processes have small variation and possess minimal risk of producing nonconforming products.
Several approaches exist to measure process capability. This course will focus on a few of the most common methods.
Is This Process Stable?

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Is the Process Capable?

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Drawing a Conclusion
Stability and Capability Concepts Review
More frequently than not, stability and capability are confused with each other. In addition, some think that stability implies capability and vice versa. This is not true. Here, we again demonstrate that stability and capability are independent notions, and there is no relation between the two.
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