ined can quickly repay any investment to implement SPC. The cost largely depends on the method used to collect and process the information. SPC systems generally fall into three main types: manual, semi-automated, and fully-automated.
In a manual SPC system, a person records a small set of readings at regular intervals on a standard SPC form, along with the time and their name. A quick look at the chart for any trends is usually enough to check for potential problems. Advantages are that a manual system is flexible and requires no special equipment. Disadvantages are that it is less reliable than automated systems, more time consuming, and requires ope
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