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means to prevent problems whether they be training, controlling man-
ufacturing procedures, incoming inspection, or visual and physical ex-
amination of the finished product.
A flow chart for a quality control system is illustrated in Fig. 5.1.
This system is designed to ensure reproducible bonds and, if a sub-
standard bond is detected, to make suitable corrections. However, good
quality control will begin even before the receipt of materials. This
usually begins with proper training of personnel and conditioning of
the manufacturing area.

Figure 5.1 Flow chart of a qual-
ity control system for adhesive
bonding. 1