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What is the SPC for?

SPC (Statistical Process Control) is a method of statistical control of processes. quality control which enables continuous monitoring of production processes using data collected in real time. In many industries such as automotive, aerospace and luxury goods, it is a requirement for compliance with quality standards and regulations.

By using statistical tools such as control cardsSPC helps to identify deviations from quality standards before they become major problems. This allows corrective measures to be taken before defective products are produced in large quantities. In the field of machining, APC (Automated Process Control) enables machine tools to be corrected before deviations are observed.

By reducing defects and variations, SPC helps to reduce the costs associated with rejects, rework and product recalls, and thus cut costs for the company. SPC is a fundamental pillar for any company seeking to achieving operational excellenceThis enables us not only to maintain high quality standards, but also to proactively optimise production processes.

"We are now able to adjust our complex parts in one go".

Swiss company specialising in the production of instruments and components for dental surgery. It is one of the world leaders in its field and employs around 4,800 people. The parts are very complex to machine because they are both very strong and very small (twice as small as a match), and there are a lot of standards to comply with, which makes the work of the operators very difficult. "Our main problem was getting our parts into production. It used to take us a day and a half to make all the adjustments to the machines before installing the Ellistat APC module. Today, we are able to set up our parts in one go. We've made a huge saving in set-up time," says the production engineer at this Swiss company.

Production engineer