Key Characteristic
Quality
Key Characteristic
Characteristic whose variation has a significant effect on product performance, quality, manufacturability or customer satisfaction.
Examples
- 01The flatness of a cylinder head sealing face is a key characteristic, so it is measured by machine on every part.
- 02The supplier review checks the capability of each key characteristic, with a target Cpk of 1.67.
- 03When a key characteristic drifts towards its limit, the tool is adjusted before any part goes out of tolerance.