This brief guide highlights the benefits of applying statistical process control (SPC) methods to obtain optimum quality, productivity, and waste results for all aspects of the flexographic printing process. The presentation is practical, and requires no previous knowledge of statistics or quality control. Detailed instructions and examples are presented. Recommended.

From the Summary: “The benefits of any Statistical Process Control procedure are only as good as the disciplined approach to executing the properly set up activity and the consistent adherence to measuring and documenting the results. Two problems are common: the first is reluctance to get involved with SPC and therefore, nothing can be gained. The second is to apply too many variables at one time, creating a workload that becomes so buredensome that the actual implementation does not occur...”

Target Audience: Press operators, platemakers, ink systems managers, and management personnel who seek high quality, consistent results.

Table of Contents:

Basic Statistical Quality Control

Control Charts

How to Use a Run Chart

How to Use XBar and R Charts

Glossary