quality control and quality assurance

Question 1

why is quality important

Answer 1

• quality control - monitoring, checking and testing materials and components throughout the production process to ensure they conform to acceptable standards and tolerances specified within the quality assurance policies set out by the company
• QC inspection checks take place throughout the production process and are performed in conjunction with strict guidance documentation produced by the company and the client

Question 2

inspection of raw materials should be checked for

Answer 2

• dimension
• defects
• warps
• damage from transport

Question 3

quality control type of tests

Answer 3

• size for dimensional accuracy
• tests to check parts have been welded together properly
• visual inspection to check quality of finish
• test to check strength of parts
• test to check colour
• chemical analysis

Question 4

how are dimensional checks made

Answer 4

• tools and equipment can be used to check that materials, parts, products are the correct size

Question 5

dimension check equipment include

Answer 5

• Vernier callipers
• micrometre screw gauge
• co-ordinate measuring machines
• GONOGO guages

Question 6

how do you ensure consistency?

Answer 6

• jigs
• jigs and fixtures are also helpful when welding / brazing
• formers are used to bend around so that a shape can be cut
• moulds are hollow shapes used for casting / moulding

Question 7

planning - ccp and qc checks

Answer 7

-during manufacturing, key of the project will be identified at which qc checks are performed
- the manufacturer needs to decide where these ccp’s are and what checks are performed to ensure quality

Question 8

quality assurance

Answer 8

• qa involves putting into place all actions which are required to ensure quality
• a series of planned actions and procedures are set up to check the product before, during and after manufacture
• qa is the responsibility of everyone and should be built into the process from day one

Question 9

what is total quality management

Answer 9

• tqm is a philosophy designed to ensure the products being manufactures are all consistent and of good quality

Question 10

what are the total quality management principles

Answer 10

‘continuous improvement’ in every part of manufacturing process - including all parts of the company

Question 11

what does total quality management rely upon

Answer 11

every employee to be responsible for their quality standards