A strong process capability score does not automatically mean a manufacturing process is ready for production. Before trusting Cp or Cpk, engineers need evidence that the measurement system is reliable, the production process is stable, and the collected data represents actual operating conditions. These checks matter because a capability calculation Continue Reading
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