Glossary R
Glossary R
Deutsch: Aufzeichnungsgerät / Español: Grabadora / Português: Gravador / Français: Enregistreur / Italiano: Registratore
Recorder in the quality management context refers to a device, tool, or system used to collect, document, and store data related to processes, quality metrics, or compliance requirements. It ensures accurate and consistent tracking of information, which is crucial for monitoring, auditing, and improving quality.
Deutsch: Aufzeichnung / Español: Grabación / Português: Gravação / Français: Enregistrement / Italiano: Registrazione /
Recording is the process of capturing data or translating information to a recording format stored on some storage medium, which is often referred to as a record or, especially if an auditory or visual medium, a recording.
Deutsch: Wiederherstellung / Español: Recuperación / Português: Recuperação / Français: Récupération / Italiano: Recupero
Recovery in the context of quality management refers to the process of restoring normal operations, quality levels, or services after a disruption, failure, or non-conformance. This concept is crucial for ensuring resilience within an organisation, allowing it to quickly and effectively respond to unexpected challenges while maintaining the quality of products or services. Recovery processes are part of broader quality management strategies that include risk management, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to minimise the impact of disruptions and safeguard the organisation’s quality standards.
Deutsch: Rekristallisation / Español: Recristalización / Português: Recristalização / Français: Recristallisation / Italiano: Ricristallizzazione
Recrystallisation is a fundamental metallurgical and materials science process critical to quality management in manufacturing and material processing industries. It involves the formation of a new grain structure in a deformed material through heating, which eliminates defects and restores mechanical properties. This phenomenon is essential for controlling material performance, ensuring consistency, and meeting stringent quality standards in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device production.
Deutsch: Rekristallisation / Español: Recristalización / Português: Recristalização / Français: Recristallisation / Italiano: Ricristallizzazione
Recrystallization is a fundamental metallurgical and materials science process that plays a critical role in quality management, particularly in industries where material properties such as strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance are paramount. It involves the formation of new, strain-free grains within a deformed material, typically through thermal treatment, to restore its microstructure and mechanical characteristics. Unlike recovery or grain growth, recrystallization specifically targets the elimination of defects introduced during prior deformation processes, ensuring consistency in material performance.
Deutsch: Verringerte Produktivität / Español: Productividad reducida / Português: Produtividade reduzida / Français: Productivité réduite / Italiano: Produttività ridotta
Reduced productivity in quality management refers to a decline in efficiency, output, or performance due to quality-related issues. It can result from defects, inefficient processes, rework, equipment failures, or human errors, leading to increased costs, delays, and customer dissatisfaction. Quality management aims to minimise these factors to maintain optimal productivity.
Deutsch: Referenz / Español: Referencia / Italiano: Reference
In the quality management context, a reference is a standard or benchmark used for comparison and evaluation. References are used to determine if a product, process,, or service meets specified requirements or standards.
Deutsch: Reflexionsgrad / Español: Reflectancia / Português: Reflectância / Français: Réflectance / Italiano: Riflettanza
Reflectance in the quality management context refers to the measure of the proportion of light or other radiation striking a surface that is reflected off it. This property is crucial in assessing the quality of materials, coatings, and surfaces, particularly in industries where appearance, brightness, and colour consistency are important.