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UQU Programs
Mechanical Engineering(production)

Quality control

ME4432
3 hours English

Quality control

Quality Control
MTH2020 Engineering Statistics and Probability
3 hours No requisites
1 Introduction to Quality Control / Importance of quality control in mechanical engineering. / Key concepts: quality assurance, control, improvement, and uncertainty in quality metrics. / Historical evolution of quality control. / Overview of quality standards (ISO 9001)
2 Statistical Process Control (SPC): Basics / Introduction to statistical tools for quality. / Concepts of variation, mean, standard deviation, and measurement uncertainty in process data. / Types of data: attributes vs. variables
3 Control Charts for Quality Monitoring / Construction and interpretation of control charts. / Types: X-bar, R, p, and c charts. / Incorporating uncertainty in process control decisions
4 Process Capability Analysis / Cp, Cpk, and process performance indices. / Assessing process capability under uncertainty. / Examples in mechanical manufacturing processes
5 Measurement System Analysis (MSA) / Accuracy, precision, and repeatability concepts. / Gage R&R studies and quantifying uncertainty in measurement systems. / Evaluating measurement system reliability
6 Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving / Root cause identification techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram). / Corrective and preventive actions. / Impact of uncertainty on identifying and solving quality issues
7 Quality Management Systems (QMS) / Overview of QMS frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001). / Documentation and implementation in mechanical engineering contexts. / Managing uncertainty in quality management systems
8 Reliability and Failure Analysis / Reliability engineering basics and statistical uncertainty in reliability data. / Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). / Case studies in mechanical component reliability
9 Inspection Techniques and Tools / Non-destructive testing (NDT): visual, ultrasonic, and radiographic techniques. / Dimensional inspection and integrating uncertainty analysis in mechanical measurements. / Hands-on activity with common inspection tools
10 Advanced Topics: Automation and AI in Quality Control / Automation in inspection systems. / AI and IoT applications in quality monitoring with a focus on minimizing uncertainty
11 Case Studies in Mechanical Engineering Quality Control / Real-world examples of quality control implementation in mechanical systems. / Team-based analysis and managing uncertainty in case study scenarios
12 Sustainability and Ethical Considerations in Quality Control / The role of quality in promoting sustainability. / Ethical issues in quality control, including uncertainty in decision-making
13 Course Review and Final Exam Preparation / Comprehensive review of course topics, including managing and analyzing uncertainty. / Prepare students for the final exam
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Define and explain key quality control concepts, such as process capability, statistical process control, and quality management systems.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, discussions, guided examples
Assessment Methods Quizzes, midterm exam, final exam
2.1 Mapped to: S3

Apply quality control techniques, such as control charts, process capability analysis, and root cause analysis, to solve mechanical engineering problems.

Teaching Strategy Practical labs, case studies, project-based learning
Assessment Methods Lab reports, case study submissions, midterm exam
3.1 Mapped to: V4

Demonstrate ethical responsibility, teamwork, and sustainability awareness in quality control practices within mechanical engineering.

Teaching Strategy Group activities, peer reviews, reflective discussions
Assessment Methods Peer review scores, group project presentations, final exam
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
10%
Lab Reports/Worksheets
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Case Study Analysis & Group Project
10%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%