This three-and-a-half day course introduces the fundamental skills (the survival skills) to help you deploy InfinityQS SPC across your company. Participants will learn how to create databases and projects, how to set up data entry configurations, how to specify a chart's data selection. In addition, students will get real-world experience by working through case studies and learning how to secure a database. Upon completing the course, students will leave class with a working project that they built using their company's information.

Audience: The class is intended for supervisors, administrators and system managers who will be responsible for administrating InfinityQS software at their facility. This class is not intended for operators, but rather for those that will be responsible for implementing and administrating the software.

Prerequisites: Students should possess a good working knowledge of SPC techniques. In addition, students should be familiar with Microsoft® Windows™ operating system and Windows applications (For example, Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus 123, etc.). The student should be able to navigate through the Windows interface quickly and effectively. Failure to do so will hamper their ability to perform many of the required tasks. Additionally, knowledge of basic database concepts is beneficial.

Recommendations: Students should bring an example of a check sheet used in their plant environment, which should include at least one variable test.

Outline:

1. Basic InfinityQS SPC Navigation
1. Opening projects
2. Configuring charts
3. Adding subgroups and responding to alarms
2. Creating Projects
1. Linking to a database
2. Data entry configuration
3. Special data entry options
4. Creating charts
3. Database Navigation
1. Opening existing databases
2. Adding and editing database items
3. Mapping out InfinityQS’ database structure
4. Creating new databases
5. Structuring database tables
4. Utilizing InfinityQS Tools to Address Alarms/Events
1. Assignable cause & corrective action codes
2. Process events reports
3. Pareto charting for events
5. Introduction to Non-Traditional Control Chart and Analysis Tools
1. Group charts
2. 3D charts
3. Multi-level Box plots
4. Wandering Mean charts
6. Importing Data
7. Querying and Analyzing Existing Data
8. Setting Up Electronic Gages
9. Case Studies
1. Measuring multiple test characteristics on a single part
2. Injection molding / multiple cavities and multiple test characteristics
3. Job shop / multiple parts, processes and test characteristics managed with a single InfinityQS project
10. Creating the SPC Monitor and Cpk Reports
11. Securing a Database
1. Defining security levels
2. Assigning employees to security levels
12. Developing Database Structures
13. Securing a Database
1. Develop basic structures based on participants’ examples
2. Do’s and don’ts of structuring an InfinityQS database
14. Use of Lot Data Entry
1. Acceptance sampling
2. Lot and component lot data entry
3. Lot status
4. Lot reporting
15. Using InfinityQS Projects as a Navigational Tool
16. Corporate Hierarchy
17. SPC Scheduler

Cost: $895/each. Groups of 3 or more one purchase order or credit card are $795/each.

Location: This course is offered at InfinityQS corporate headquarters in the Washington D.C. metro area. For a map and directions, click here. We can also teach this class at your facility. You must have sufficient training facilities available such that each student will have access to a computer for the duration of the class. On site classes are offered at $7,500 plus expenses. Material is provided for 12 students. Class size is limited to a maximum of 12 students. If class size exceeds the maximum, there will be a charge of $500 per student.

Customers with a valid Maintenance Agreement receive a 15% discount on the above prices.

Registration: To sign up for SPC Fundamentals, complete the training enrollment form and fax it back to us at 703-961-1923 or contact contact sales@infinityqs.com. Due to high interest, it is recommended that you reserve your seat well in advance of the training.