Q-factor is an indicator which expresses the stability or repeatability of a process. A low Q-factor would result from a very unstable process, where the force curves change significantly from stoke to stroke. A consistent and stable process will have a high Q-factor. Such a process can be monitored very closely with tight envelope curves.

Separate Q-factors can be calculated for each sensor channel. You can also set a limit value, which can enforce a minimum Q-reading. If the Q-factor drops below the desired minimum, the machine can be stopped.

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• Process Enveloping
• Q-factor (Process Stability Tracking)
• Trending Analysis
• Production Tracking