ASTM's PROFICIENCY TEST PROGRAM FOR TEXTILES
About The Program
Program Schedule And Fee Information
Test Samples
About The Completed Test Data
The Statistical Analysis Of Data
For More Information
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ASTM's new Proficiency Test Program for Textiles provides participating laboratories with a statistical quality assurance (SQA) tool for improving and maintaining performance with respect to interlaboratory precision. It allows you to compare your laboratory's results against other laboratories in the textile industryworldwide.
This program is sponsored by ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles, consisting of over 1,500 members and developer of over 320 standards, provides the technical direction for the program. Test information generated in the program is utilized by Committee D-13 to determine if modifications to ASTM documents or new standards are warranted.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND FEE INFORMATION
This program is conducted twice a year with testing in August 1999 and February 2000. Annual Fee: $240.
TEST SAMPLES
Participants will receive test samples which will include a variety of light, medium and heavy duty woven fabrics; forms to record test data; and instructions for conducting the tests.
ABOUT THE COMPLETED TEST DATA
Each laboratory returns their completed test data to ASTM for use in generating statistical summary reports. Published summary reports, provided to participants only, contain each participating laboratory's coded test results; statistical analysis of test data; charts plotting test results versus laboratory code; and other pertinent information.THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF DATA
The statistical analysis of data is done using robust statistics. Where applicable, Youden's method of "Graphical Diagnosis of Interlaboratory Test Results" (Industrial Quality Control, Vol. XV, May 1959) is used to analyze test results. Other methods of presenting the data are be used when the Youden method is not applicable. Published summary reports are generated from ASTM with statistical consultation of John Norris, NIST Emeritus.FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Anne McKlindon Phone: 610-832-9682.
