First, let’s start with some simple definitions: Statistics- is the study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data. Statistical tools – is the application of statistics for the purpose of visualizing,...
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Viewing data in SQL Databases using QWSQLWizard
There is a easy method of accessing valuable data locked away in your SQL databases. Using the QWSQLWizard Utility you can access that data and present it in the QW5 "look and feel" helping you to unlock the secrets hidden in the data using the QW5 Analytical...
Using Windows Active Directory Authentication for Security
In the QWSecurity feature of QW5 there is an option to user the Windows Active Directory authentication for User Id's and Passwords. Here are the steps to accomplishing this: Create the Active Directory User Id's and Passwords that you wish to use in QW5. Add the...
Recipes for Improvement: Generating Certificates of Analysis (CofA)
First, a broad definition: A Certificate of Analysis is a document (electronic or paper) issued by Quality Assurance that confirms that a product meets its product specification. They commonly contain the actual results obtained from testing performed as part of...
Tracking Process Centerlines, Defects and Downtime – how are they related?
One constant on the production floor is change. The objective of creating and maintaining a good process centerline application is to monitor performance of a production line to minimize variation and avoid outages like Defects and Downtime. The key requirement of a...
Quality Window – one tool with many solutions
Quality Window 6 is a solution development tool that provides a flexible environment for creating tailored solutions in a variety of areas like Statistical Process Control and Statistical Quality Control (SPC SQC), Process and Quality Audits, Downtime tracking and...
SQC vs. SPC – Which is right for my manufacturing process?
Both SQC and SPC play an important role in optimizing your operations so you can get the best result and most efficient output. Here we're going to dive into the identifiable differences between the two and what role they play in the grand scheme of your manufacturing...
Meeting the 21 CFR part 11 requirements with Quality Window
The US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) requirements under the regulation 21 CFR part 11 states all manufacturers of regulated brands must comply to these standards. Meeting these requirements for Quality Window Applications involves employing an number of features...
What are all the files that make up Quality Window Applications?
First, a QW Application is for a specific use or task - Example "Center Line Audit - Line 3 Size 6" or "Downtime Line 7" These applications would contain the necessary variables or elements as well as all definition data like specifications and targets to meet a...
How Do I Calculate the Time Difference Between 2 Variables?
Example: You have 2 variables (Start_Time (V3) and Stop_Time (V4)) The Start_Time & Stop_Time variables must be defined as Numeric with 2 decimal places. When entering data into the Start_Time & Stop_Time variables use a decimal between the hour and minutes....
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