Total process control and its implementation in the manufacturingof cesium beam tubes atomic frequency standard

摘要

The specific application of several analytical total qualitycontrol tools is discussed. One example deals with the restructuring ofthe method of handling cesium beam tube (CBT) work orders. The result isa reduction of manufacturing cycle time as well as a reduction of thetotal word-in-progress inventory. A corresponding improvement of the CBTperformance is observed. The influence of total process control onexisting and potential suppliers of CBT parts is discussed