Measuring equipment

As part of our ongoing improvement procedures, the Vogel QA team uses, amongst others, the following Six Sigma techniques to focus on maintaining process consistency and identifying and correcting any process variation should it occur:

• SPC
• MSA
• Gauge R&R
• Process capability Studies (Cpk or Ppk)

Advanced measuring equipment used includes:

• 6-axle 3D measuring arm to carry out product measurements
• A coordinates measuring bench for measuring bend products
• Digital slide rules, height meters and micrometers for measuring products
• Ultrasound wall thickness meter and ultrasound layer thickness meter
• Mettler precision scales and Leica microscope with camera for carrying out purity measurements

We also make use of the following software:

• Minitab for carrying out statistical checks and process measurements
• Statpakwin for product measurements and SPC
• LabX Direct Balance for purity measurements