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Statistical measure that quantifies the robustness of a manufacturing process

Process window index (PWI) is a statistical measure that quantifies the robustness of a manufacturing process, e.g. one which involves heating and cooling, known as a thermal process. In manufacturing industry, PWI values are used to calibrate the heating and cooling of soldering jobs while baked in a reflow oven. Wikipedia →

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Noun A statistical measure that quantifies the robustness of a thermal process.

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