In this episode I discuss 6-sigma, statistical process control, and the role of materials engineering in developing capable manufacturing processes.

Materials are used to fabricate components and join components together. And, we want manufacturing processes capable of producing components and assemblies without defects or problems, and whose materials have the desired properties. So, developing and maintaining a six-sigma manufacturing process depends heavily on materials engineering.

To learn more about this subject, read this article Six sigma and Materials Engineering and watch this video 6-sigma and materials engineering.

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Michael Pfeifer, Ph.D., PE is a metallurgist and metals engineer. He works with design and manufacturing clients to help with

• Component materials selection
• Manufacturing process development
• Supplier evaluation
• Failure analysis and root cause analysis

He received a B.S. and M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from University of Illinois and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering  from  Northwestern University. He is a Professional Engineer, licensed in Illinois.
He's wrote a book - Materials Enabled  Designs. It teaches how to select materials that optimize product  performance, reliability, and  cost.

For more information about Michael go to https://www.imetllc.com/about/

Industrial Metallurgists offer metallurgy and metals engineering consulting and training. The training is geared to design, manufacturing, and quality engineers. More information about Industrial Metallurgists' services and training is at https://www.imetllc.com/