Introduction to Capability

In this unit we will be looking at what is meant by the term capability.

On completion, you will be able to:

• define the term capability and differentiate between:
  • process potential and process performance
  • preliminary and on-going capability
• state the purpose of a capability study
• explain the role of capability indices
• understand the difference between Cp and Cpk

This unit should take about 15 minutes to complete.