Solution Proposal from Mitutoyo

Are Measurement Results Being Effectively Utilized to Prevent Defects?

　-Measurement data network system　MeasurLink

In manufacturing, identifying process changes and improving stability are essential for maintaining and enhancing quality. Delays in detecting defective products can disrupt shipping, increase disposal and reprocessing costs, and ultimately erode profits.

While centralized management of measurement results offers a potential solution, it often becomes an end in itself rather than a tool for actionable insights. Are your measurement results being effectively analyzed to detect changes and actively used to prevent defects?

Mitutoyo addresses these challenges with its advanced measurement data network system, designed to streamline processes and strengthen quality control, turning data into actionable improvements.

Challenges:

• The burden of disposal costs and reprocessing for defective products, which cannot be passed on to suppliers, is significant.

• Measurement results are scattered across various locations, making it difficult to consolidate them effectively and limiting their use to single instances.

• While there is a desire to prevent defective products, it is unclear where to begin or what steps to take.

• Managing process capacity with spreadsheet software and processing large volumes of data daily can be both labor-intensive and highly time-consuming.

 

Reduce Costs for Defective Products by Shifting Defect Discovery to Earlier Processes

 

In manufacturing, defects are typically discovered during the inspection stage. However, the further along the process, the higher the unnecessary costs associated with defective products.

Why not shift defect discovery to the manufacturing process itself? By identifying and addressing defects before advancing parts to the next stage, you can significantly reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and improve overall production quality.

 

The Impact of "Condition Management Measurement" in the Manufacturing Process

 

Incorporating condition management measurement into the manufacturing process enables early detection of potential defects by monitoring shifts in processing data.

 

With MeasurLink, real-time accumulation of measurement results provides valuable insights into production trends. This facilitates proactive countermeasures, such as timely replacement of dies and cutting tools or scheduling machine maintenance, before defects occur.

 

This approach helps reduce quality deterioration and disposal costs, prevents sudden production stoppages through planned maintenance, and minimizes parts replacement expenses.

 

Why not implement a system that ensures the quality of tomorrow's products is guaranteed today?

 

 

MeasurLink seamlessly connects with all major measuring instruments, from calipers and micrometers to CMMs, Vision and Form machines. As a comprehensive solution for precision instrument integration, MeasurLink supports centralized management of dispersed measurement results, ensuring streamlined and efficient quality control in manufacturing.

 

Analyzing large volumes of data with spreadsheet software can be challenging and time-consuming. MeasurLink simplifies this process by enabling real-time analysis of data bias, variation, trend management by lot, and process capacity calculations. With MeasurLink, you can achieve efficient and accurate data analysis without the hassle of manual, time-intensive tasks.

 

From calipers and micrometers to CMMs, Vision and Form machines, MeasurLink integrates seamlessly with a wide range of precision equipment essential for quality control in manufacturing.
 

As a comprehensive solution provided by a leading manufacturer of precision tools, MeasurLink allows distributed measurement results to be easily managed in one central location.

 Unlike the time-consuming and complex process of analyzing large datasets with spreadsheet software, MeasurLink enables real-time analysis. Tasks such as identifying data bias in histograms, managing trends by lot, and calculating process capacity can be performed efficiently, ensuring improved quality control and operational insight.

 

Prevent Defects with Remote Monitoring: Don’t Leave It All to Manufacturing Personnel

 

Defect prevention in a continuous manufacturing process often relies on the experience and intuition of on-site personnel. However, it can be challenging for manufacturing staff to focus on production while constantly monitoring for potential defects.

 

With MeasurLink, managers, manufacturing teams, and laboratories are connected through a network, enabling real-time data access without the need for on-site visits. Managers can monitor production from their office, detect early signs of defects, and provide immediate feedback to the production team.

 

By fostering collaboration between on-site staff and quality managers, defects can be prevented through a dual-layer monitoring approach.
 

Additionally, the network connectivity allows data to be accessed remotely, making it a valuable tool even in work-from-home environments.

 

Know the Quality of Tomorrow’s Products Today with MeasurLink

 

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