The gradient furnace is a simple device that can
thermally process a series of samples to demonstrate the effect of temperature
on a number of ceramic properties.
No matter how sophisticated our instruments become, we should always question the data and have a fundamental knowledge of how those instruments work to ensure that our plants continue to operate as efficiently as possible.
To establish and maintain a viable QC/QA program, someone within the company must determine what constitutes a “shippable” product. Unfortunately, quality is very much like beauty—it is in the eye of the beholder.
