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Deutsch: Ejektor / Español: Eyectador / Português: Ejetor / Français: Éjecteur / Italian: Eiettore
Ejector refers to a device or mechanism used to remove or discharge materials or components from a particular location, often by creating a vacuum or using a jet of fluid. It operates based on the principles of fluid dynamics and is commonly used in various industrial processes.
Description
Deutsch: Elastizität / Español: Elasticidad / Português: Elasticidade / Français: Élasticité / Italiano: Elasticità
Elasticity in the quality management context refers to the ability of a process, system, or material to adapt to changes while maintaining its performance standards and recovering its original state upon the removal of stress or change in conditions. This concept is crucial for ensuring that products, services, and processes remain effective and efficient in the face of variability, such as fluctuating demand, changing specifications, or environmental conditions.
Deutsch: Elastomer / Español: Elastómero / Português: Elastômero / Français: Élastomère / Italiano: Elastomero
Elastomer in the context of quality management refers to a category of polymers that exhibit elastic properties, allowing them to return to their original shape after being stretched, compressed, or deformed. In quality management, ensuring the consistent quality of elastomers is crucial due to their widespread use in various applications where flexibility, durability, and resilience are required. The quality control and assurance processes for elastomers involve assessing their mechanical properties, chemical resistance, temperature tolerance, and aging behavior to ensure they meet specific standards and performance criteria.
Deutsch: Elektronikfertigung / Español: Fabricación de Electrónica / Português: Fabricação de Eletrônicos / Français: Fabrication d'Électronique / Italiano: Produzione di Elettronica
Electronics Manufacturing in the quality management context refers to the processes and practices involved in producing electronic components, devices, and systems while ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards. It includes design, assembly, testing, and compliance with regulatory and industry-specific quality frameworks such as ISO 9001, IPC standards, and Six Sigma methodologies. The focus is on minimising defects, improving reliability, and ensuring product consistency.
Deutsch: Galvanisieren / Español: Galvanoplastia / Português: Galvanoplastia / Français: Électroplacage / Italiano: Elettroplaccatura
Electroplating in the quality Management context refers to the process of coating a metal object with a thin layer of another metal through electrochemical Deposition, and the quality management systems that ensure the coating process meets specific performance, Durability, and aesthetic standards. Electroplating is used in industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and jewelry to improve corrosion resistance, enhance conductivity, and provide decorative finishes. In quality management, strict controls are applied to maintain consistency, prevent defects, and ensure the final product meets industry and regulatory standards.
Deutsch: Elektropolieren / Español: Electropulido / Português: Eletropolimento / Français: Électropolissage / Italiano: Elettrolucidatura
In the quality Management context, electropolishing refers to an electrochemical process that removes a thin layer of material from a metal surface to enhance its Smoothness, cleanliness, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in industries such as medical devices, aerospace, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, where surface quality and compliance with hygiene or performance standards are critical.
Deutsch: Element / Español: Elemento / Português: Elemento / Français: Élément / Italiano: Elemento
In the context of quality management, an element refers to a fundamental component or factor within a quality management system (QMS) that contributes to the achievement and maintenance of quality in products, services, or processes. These elements are integral to establishing, implementing, monitoring, and continually improving quality across an organization.
Deutsch: Versprödung / Español: Fragilización / Português: Fragilização / Français: Fragilisation / Italiano: Fragilizzazione
Embrittlement in the context of quality management refers to the process by which materials, typically metals, become brittle and more prone to fracture. This phenomenon can significantly impact the structural integrity and reliability of products, making it a critical aspect to monitor and control in quality management practices.