Industrial Terminology
Browse our comprehensive glossary of manufacturing terms, quality standards, and industrial processes
FMEA
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - A systematic method for evaluating potential failure modes within a system.
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Essential quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC used in automotive manufacturing.
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Production Part Approval Process - A standardized process in the automotive industry for part approval.
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Statistical Process Control - A method of quality control using statistical methods to monitor processes.
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Measurement System Analysis - A mathematical method to determine variation within a measurement process.
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Seven fundamental quality control tools used to solve manufacturing problems and improve processes.
Read moreISO 9001:2015
International standard for quality management systems that demonstrates ability to consistently provide products.
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International Automotive Task Force standard for quality management in automotive production.
Read moreHoning
A machining process that produces a precision surface on a metal workpiece by scrubbing with a stone.
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Computer Numerical Control machine that uses programmed commands to control machine tools.
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Vertical Machining Center - A CNC milling machine with vertically oriented spindle.
Read morePress Machine
A machine tool that changes the shape of a workpiece by the application of pressure.
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