Variation & Tolerance Analysis
Understanding the effect of input variation on output performance via tolerancing has been traditionally been done via ‘worst case’ or statistical (RSS) approaches. Now that Monte Carlo Analysis can be performed via Minitab, we showcase the use of this powerful and flexible tool. We also turn to the progression from the critical to design measures (CTDs) and the processes that will create them and their critical to process measures (CTPs). Finally, we look at effective piloting of new processes as part of process development.
Value Engineering
This training workshop is a gateway module to identify the value and cost issues facing a design team. These are then assessed to determine what actions are necessary to address them. The VE method is fully described and practiced, showing delegates how to assess any product design to optimise its value to the customer.
Quality Function Deployment
QFD is a powerful development technique that ensures customer requirements drive the new product introduction process. Simple matrices are used to capture & analyse information, & delegates progress through the key stages of prioritising customer requirements & technical characteristics, selecting concepts, design deployment & production control, & managing the overall QFD process.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Introduction
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) enables companies to deliver competitor-beating products to market in less time and at lower cost. This course aims to introduce product developers to the DFSS tools and approach through a series of interactive hands-on workshops.
Statistical Process Control
This practical course provides practitioner training in how to control and improve process variation and performance.
Design for Manufacture & Assembly
One of the most powerful techniques for reducing production costs, DFMA forces designs to be analysed for assembly ease and shows how to re-design to reduce time-to-market, and increase production efficiency. The course is based upon the Boothroyd Dewhurst approach, and provides a step-by-step framework to enable immediate application in the workplace.
Design for Assembly
One of the most powerful techniques for reducing production costs, DFA forces designs to be analysed for assembly ease and shows how to re-design to reduce time-to-market, and increase production efficiency. The course is based upon the Boothroyd Dewhurst approach, and provides a step-by-step framework to enable immediate application in the workplace.
FMEA (Design)
FMEA is a mandatory requirement for many companies – providing a process for categorising failures in order to prioritise items of risk. This practical workshop will step delegates though a case study based workshop – learning how to analyse the product functions in terms of risk, identify failure modes and effects, and understanding how to set priorities using the severity rating scale.
Concept Generation & Selection
The tools of Concept Selection can be used to help take the best concept forward for refinement in the detail design part of the process. Using a structured approach avoids weak concepts and project delays and disruption occurring.
BS8888 Basic Draughting Principles
This 1-day course concentrates on the key principles required to read & interpret engineering drawings. Exercises are used to bring to life and highlight the importance of this essential (but often weak) design skill.
APQP/PPAP
This course concentrates on the essentials of APQP & PPAP process required to set-up new product development in accordance with QS9000.
7 Tools of Quality
This one day course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the classic ‘7 Tools of Quality’ and how these can be applied both within the context of Practical Problem Solving and in stand-alone work applications for daily work.
