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What are the seven new tools?

The New seven tools Affinity Diagram [KJ method] Interrelationship diagram. Tree diagram. Prioritization matrix. Matrix diagram or quality table. Process decision program chart. Activity network diagram.

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The seven management and planning tools have their roots in operations research work done after World War II and the Japanese total quality control (TQC) research.[1][2]

Affinity Diagram [KJ method] [ edit ]

Affinity diagrams are a special kind of brainstorming tool that organize large amount of disorganized data and information into groupings based on natural relationships. It was created in the 1960s by the Japanese anthropologist Jiro Kawakita. It is also known as KJ diagram, after Jiro Kawakita. An affinity diagram is used when: You are confronted with many facts or ideas in apparent chaos. Issues seem too large and complex to grasp.

Interrelationship diagram [ edit ]

Interrelationship diagrams (IDs) displays all the interrelated cause-and-effect relationships and factors involved in a complex problem and describes desired outcomes. The process of creating an interrelationship diagram helps a group analyze the natural links between different aspects of a complex situation.

Tree diagram [ edit ]

This tool is used to break down broad categories into finer and finer levels of detail. It can map levels of details of tasks that are required to accomplish a goal or solution or task. Developing a tree diagram directs concentration from generalities to specifics.

Prioritization matrix [ edit ]

This tool is used to prioritize items and describe them in terms of weighted criteria. It uses a combination of tree and matrix diagramming techniques to do a pair-wise evaluation of items and to narrow down options to the most desired or most effective. Popular applications for the prioritization matrix include return on investment (ROI) or cost–benefit analysis (investment vs. return), time management matrix (urgency vs. importance), etc.

Matrix diagram or quality table [ edit ]

This tool shows the relationship between two or more sets of elements. At each intersection, a relationship is either absent or present. It then gives information about the relationship, such as its strength, the roles played by various individuals or measurements. The matrix diagram enables you to analyze relatively complex situations by exposing interactions and dependencies between things. Six differently shaped matrices are possible: L, T, Y, X, C, R and roof-shaped, depending on how many groups must be compared.

Process decision program chart [ edit ]

A useful way of planning is to break down tasks into a hierarchy, using a tree diagram. The process decision program chart (PDPC) extends the tree diagram a couple of levels to identify risks and countermeasures for the bottom level tasks. Different shaped boxes are used to highlight risks and identify possible countermeasures (often shown as "clouds" to indicate their uncertain nature). The PDPC is similar to the failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) in that both identify risks, consequences of failure, and contingency actions; the FMEA also rates relative risk levels for each potential failure point.

Activity network diagram [ edit ]

This tool is used to plan the appropriate sequence or schedule for a set of tasks and related subtasks. It is used when subtasks must occur in parallel. The diagram helps in determining the critical path (longest sequence of tasks). The purpose is to help people sequentially define, organize, and manage a complex set of activities.

What is gripping tools?

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Tools for enhanced or specialized grip on materials.

Pliers

Pliers are a tool used to get a better grip on something through mechanical advantage. All pliers work the same. By squeezing the handles, large forces are able to be applied to the Jaws/Nose of the pliers. Pliers also come in varying shapes and sizes for different applications. Smaller needle nose (Left in picture) are useful for reaching small areas or grabbing smaller objects. The slip-joint pliers (Right in picture) are useful for grabbing round objects such as pipes, removing nails, and even bending sheet metal. Slip-joint pliers also have a sliding fulcrum/pivot-point, so they can be adjusted to grab larger or smaller objects.

Vise Grips

Vise (left) and vise grip (right)

Vise grips are very similar to pliers, but with a locking feature. To use them, grip them just like pliers. To adjust the force/width of the jaws, twist the knurled knob on the base of one of the handles.

Vises

Vise (left) and vise grip (right)

Vises are stationary work-holding tools designed to clamp down on material and keep it from moving while working. To use properly, make sure the vice is fixed to a table or work bench. When working with round stock, make sure to use v-blocks or v-shaped cutouts that are already integrated into the vice.

Clamps

Clamps are tools used to hold or squeeze pieces of material together or to something. They are extremely useful when assembling projects that use an adhesive or fasteners. In the Idea Shop, we have many different shape and sized clamps available in the Maker Space. Check the clamp cart (pictured left) to see what we have.