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This months meeting:
In the quality world, we're all about eliminating defects. Six Sigma, a methodology first developed by Motorola, is a disciplined, data-driven approach to doing just that. Promontory Management Group (PMG) is a premium supplier of Six Sigma and a premier certified supplier of Quick Sigma, the dazzling new software that enhances the power of Six Sigma. Quick Sigma allows you to do more projects, more quickly, with greater results, across a wider range of aptitude. Join PMG on October 16th from 6:30 - 8:30pm as they demystify Six Sigma and introduce Quick Sigma as the most effective way to deliver Six Sigma there is. Whether you are new to Six Sigma and just want to know what the hype is about or have an established Six Sigma program that needs revitalized, this event is for you. Each member will be given a free 90 day trial of the Quick Sigma software along with free online tutorials on the use of Six Sigma tools. This one is bound to fill up fast so reserve your spot today by contacting Chris Hayes.
When: October 16th
Where: Bella's (used to be Melina's)
2651 N 1850 W
Ogden, UT 84404
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What's coming next month -
The theme of next months newsletter will be :
"ISO9001 + AS9100 revisions" |
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Message from the Chair
Summer's just about over and our section got back in full swing with a successful September event featuring Tim Zimmerman from Gage Labs. Thank you to all that attended; it was quite a group. The details of the event were recorded by Golden Spike member, Steve Moore (see below). A very special thank you to Steve for volunteering to write the article. If you are interested in writing an article for the newsletter or have interesting news you think others might want to be aware of, please let me know. Your participation in the section is always appreciated.
I look forward to seeing you all on October 16th when Promontory Management Group educates us on Six Sigma using their proven Quick Sigma methodology. This event is a must see for all members whether you're already utilizing the proven Six Sigma tools or just curious about the hype. Reserve October 16th on your calendar as you won't want to miss this one!
Chris Hayes, Chair |
Last Months Meeting:
Dimensional Inspection equipment
Greetings, I had the pleasure of attending my first ASQ section meeting of the Golden Spike Section last night. On the agenda, besides the pizza and the exploding Sprite, was a presentation by Mr. Tim Zimmerman of GAGE-LAB products, Inc. of in Salt Lake City. I found Tim's presentation entertaining and enlightening. He had brought along with him some samples of inspection tools at varying levels of precision and, of course, cost. I must preface to this however that cost was not a topic nor was this a "sales presentation."
Tim opened with some wonderful insight into his level of dedication to, not only his customers but the industry as a whole. He stated that three questions are and should be asked when buying inspection equipment. I found his words to ring true. Tim stated that he always asks and so should we:
1. What are the criteria or specifications?
2. Where is the inspection taking place?
3. What is the cost ratio of the part being inspected?
These questions would surface again later as we discussed the need for tolerancing and calibrations.
As we moved on from the how's and what's, he discussed the fact, (one I hadn't really considered,) that the manufacturers of calibrated gauges and measuring tools also have standards of tolerance. On we moved to a variety of bore gauges, used to measure the inside diameters of things. Tim had a nice array of measuring devices and he trusted us fine quality people to handle and "play" with his tools as it were. The discussion was two way as we in the room through out our questions and in our two cents on the world of inspection.
The highlight of the presentation was the demonstration of the OGP Smartscope FLASH, a highly technical CMM, (coordinate measuring machine.) We all watched fascinated as the laser moved across a penny, measuring and recording the topography of Lincoln's tiny memorial to a variety of displays upon the monitor. As quick as he mentioned it, Tim had changed to an optical probe and had the circumference of the penny measured. He finished the presentation with another quick probe change and the Flash was of measuring with its' touch probe and providing a CAD data model to the screen.
We finished of the session with some Q and A, as if we hadn't been in open discussion already. The needs of certain tools, and why we would want to purchase from the local guy were two very pertinent questions and one got the sense that Tim had been waiting for those. As for why a local distributor, if you are looking for insight, advice and someone to show you how to use your new equipment, a local distributor is the way to go.
The bottom line, and in closing, Tim Zimmerman handled our group in a very friendly and one on one manner. He is very knowledgeable and personable to talk to. I look forward to further encounters.
Steven Moore, Quality Manager, AES |
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What is Six Sigma?
You heard a rumor that Black Belt training would soon be offered at your company. You wondered to yourself, "What does martial arts have to do with my job?" You later learn that the Black Belt training has to do with something called Six Sigma and that all employees will be invited to participated. Is this some flavor-of-the-month? Should you be interested in it? Could it help you do your job better and save the company money?
At one time or another, most people that were presented with Six Sigma for the first time have asked one or more of these questions themselves.
Six Sigma was developed by Motorola in 1986 and is a business management strategy that seeks to remove defects and errors in manufacturing and business processes. It is customer focused, fact and data driven, project-based, and seeks to change the way that management operates. Its objective is the implementation of a measurement based system that focuses on variation reduction and process improvement. Six Sigma uses DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) as its sub methodology for incremental improvement in processes that fall below specifications. Six Sigma creates improvement through projects executed by skilled employees certified as Six Sigma Green Belts and Black Belts and are overseen by Six Sigma Master Black Belts. According to the Six Sigma Academy, Black Belts save companies approximately $230,000 per project and can complete four to 6 projects per year. If you're interested in more information on Six Sigma and what it can do for your company or career, please join us at our October event or link to the following websites:
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