Control Charts

A control chart is a device

intended to be used at the point
of operation,
where the process is carried out,
and by the operators of that
process.
Results are plotted on a chart
which reflects the variation in
the process.

Causes of variation
Certain variations belong to the category of
chance or random variations
little may be done, other than to revise the
process
When random variations alone exist, it will
not be possible to trace their causes
atmospheric pressure, temperature changes,
equipment vibrations, humidity fluctuations,
changes in operator physical and emotional
conditions