β Charts for Short Run Statistical Process Control

Proposes the use of a β, or difference‐from‐nominal, control chart for short‐run industrial processes providing certain conditions are met. While some manufacturers have used delta charts in the past, only recently have delta charts been discussed in the literature –and then under a variety of different names. This has led to a situation where β charts have been inappropriately applied because the conditions for their use were not clearly understood. Explains the β control chart and the conditions appropriate for its use. In addition, presents a case study of the use of the β chart in a short‐run manufacturing process.