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The factory engineer checks the quality of the manufactured part.
Manufacturing Fundamentals

Role of Quality Control in Manufacturing

Quality control is the often overlooked yet highly crucial aspect manufacturing. It serves to ensure products meet the necessary requisites of the effective functionality and durability. In the wide world of manufacturing, the impact of overlooking quality can be highly detrimental. While the obvious consequence is the dissatisfaction of customers, leading

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Sample pareto chart, one of the seven basic tools of quality control.
Quality

7QCs: An Introduction to the Seven Basic Tools of Quality Control

Quality control. Of course it is important. When producing parts or products, the ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust manufacturing processes is necessary for companies to remain efficient and competitive. If products are to be made consistently to a required standard, the methods of manufacturing must be measurable, adjustable, and

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Count-down counter display showing the number 99 with a preset value of 100 and control buttons is used in PLC programming.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming

The THORS Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of programming concepts and the different types of programming languages, focusing on Ladder Diagram (LD) programming. The course will help learners understand how to create, read, and apply LD programs for common industrial automation applications. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 1.5

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variable data control charts in SPC
Quality

A Guide to Selecting Variable Data Control Charts for SPC

To monitor, control, and improve manufacturing processes, a systematic approach such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) is indispensable in evaluating the stability of a particular process over time. Control charts are a commonly used graphical tool, and the determination and application of the appropriate method is key to obtaining accurate

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Statistical Process Control (SPC) Fundamentals

The THORS Statistical Process Control (SPC) Fundamentals course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of control charts used for variable data such as X̅ and R chart, X̅ and S chart, I-MR chart, and special purpose charts. The course also explains control charts used for attribute data such as control chart for defective units and control chart for defects. Further, the course also presents case studies that illustrate the application of the different types of control charts. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2.5

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A compact Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) featuring a source/sink port, input ports, output ports, common ports, and an ethernet port for programming interface.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Basics

The THORS Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Basics course provides an in-depth understanding of PLCs and their applications in industrial automation. It aims to introduce learners to PLC components and PLC architecture. Additionally, learners will explore various industrial applications of PLCs and gain comprehensive knowledge about the process control of the PLC. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Illustration showing the effect of mulling on sand compactability and green strength.
Castings

How to Control Compactability of Sand

Manufacturing industry veteran Al Alagarsamy shares a functional tip for sand production. He explains the importance of sand compactability and controlling the factors affecting it. What is compactability? Compactability relates to the reduction in volume of sand bonded with clay and water after undergoing compression applied by squeezing or compaction.

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Statistical Process Control (SPC) is the graphical representation of the potential outcome of a process.

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Basics

Variations are inherent to a process. An organization should effectively employ statistical process control (SPC) to reduce variations and eliminate nonconformance. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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The 5 phases of APQP.
Quality

Advanced Product Quality Planning: 5 Phases of APQP

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) helps an organization with effective cost and time management by dividing a product development process into the five phases of APQP. Here is an overview of the five phases of APQP and their relevance as a project management tool. What is APQP? Advanced Product Quality

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A multidisciplinary team creates a control plan by identifying the dominant control factors and defining the control methods.

Control Plan

The THORS Control Plan course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of how to create and maintain a control plan to ensure business continuity in an organization. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 1.5

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