<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The Six Sigma DMAIC can be considered a guide for problem solving and product or process improvement. The majority of companies start to implement Six Sigma using the DMAIC methodology. The paper deals with application of Six Sigma using the DMAIC methodology in the process of product quality control. The case study is oriented on the field of metallurgical operations. The goal of the Six Sigma project was to ensure the required metallurgic product quality and to avoid an increase in internal costs associated with poor product quality. In this case study, a variety of tools and techniques like flow chart, histogram, Pareto diagram, analysis of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) data, cause and effect diagram, logical analysis was used. The Sigma level has improved by approximately 13%. The achieved improvements have helped to reduce the quantity of defective products and the processing costs (technology for re-adjusting). Benefits resulting from the DMAIC implementation can be divided into three levels: the qualitative, economic and safety level.</p></abstract>

The Six Sigma DMAIC can be considered a guide for problem solving and product or process improvement. The majority of companies start to implement Six Sigma using the DMAIC methodology. The paper deals with application of Six Sigma using the DMAIC methodology in the process of product quality control. The case study is oriented on the field of metallurgical operations. The goal of the Six Sigma project was to ensure the required metallurgic product quality and to avoid an increase in internal costs associated with poor product quality. In this case study, a variety of tools and techniques like flow chart, histogram, Pareto diagram, analysis of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) data, cause and effect diagram, logical analysis was used. The Sigma level has improved by approximately 13%. The achieved improvements have helped to reduce the quantity of defective products and the processing costs (technology for re-adjusting). Benefits resulting from the DMAIC implementation can be divided into three levels: the qualitative, economic and safety level.

Application of Six Sigma Using DMAIC Methodology in the Process of Product Quality Control in Metallurgical Operation

Acta Technologica Agriculturae

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The Six Sigma DMAIC can be considered a guide for problem solving and product or process improvement. The majority of companies start to implement Six Sigma...

Application of Six Sigma Using DMAIC Methodology in the Process of Product Quality Control in Metallurgical Operation

Published Online: Dec 21, 2017

Page range: 104 - 109

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ata-2017-0020

Keywords
DMAIC methodology, Six Sigma, product quality control, root cause, quality improvement

© Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Application of Six Sigma Using DMAIC Methodology in the Process of Product Quality Control in Metallurgical Operation

Published Online: Dec 21, 2017

Page range: 104 - 109

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ata-2017-0020

KeywordsDMAIC methodology, Six Sigma, product quality control, root cause, quality improvement

© Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
DMAIC methodology, Six Sigma, product quality control, root cause, quality improvement