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Computer-aided quality assurance
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<p>Computer-aided quality assurance (CAQ) is the engineering application of computers and computer-controlled machines for the planning and implementation of the quality of products. </p><p>This includes: </p> <ul><li>Measuring equipment management</li> <li>Goods inward inspection</li> <li>Vendor rating</li> <li><a href="/facts/Control_chart/mY27mrUe">Attribute chart</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Statistical_process_control/Qwkqg5d4">Statistical process control</a> (SPC)</li> <li>Documentation</li></ul> <p>Additional themes: </p> <ul><li>Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Failure_mode_and_effects_analysis/fdjxbXxP">Failure mode and effects analysis</a> (FMEA)</li> <li>Dimensional <a href="/facts/Tolerance_(engineering)/zRrj34dF">tolerance</a> stack-up analysis using <a href="/facts/Product_Manufacturing_Information/lgbyw1To">product and manufacturing information</a> (PMI) on <a href="/facts/Computer-aided_design/5gSXrmmN">CAD</a> models</li> <li>Computer aided inspection with <a href="/facts/Coordinate-measuring_machine/Y0ovwbLf">coordinate-measuring machines</a> (CMM)</li> <li>Comparison of data obtained by mean of <a href="/facts/3D_scanner/V972Q4RM">3D scanning</a> technologies of physical parts against CAD models</li></ul>