Implementation of a computer-based data collection and analysis system

The data collection and analysis system has been developed for a factory producing beam deflection units for colour television picture tubes. The existing factory information system is described and the requirements of a system more suited to a proposed new product are discussed. The production process for the new deflection coil is described in some detail. The collection of production data during the assembly process is then outlined and the computer-based system is described. An indication is given of the performance achieved.