The regulation of variables that influence and/or control the conduct of a process so that a specified quality and quantity of product is obtained Pertaining to systems whose purpose is to provide automation of continuous operations This is contrasted with numerical control, which provides automation of discrete operations
Using densitometric and colorimetric measurement data from press sheet color bars to monitor press performance throughout the press run Data is analyzed in relation to established control limits See Control Limits
(n) The measurement, analysis, and adjustment of manufacturing processes, such as drilling, milling, and turning The quality of a product relies heavily on process control techniques used to check the variability of machined parts and to detect defects The use of statistical techniques is an important component of process control
The automated control of a processing plant such as petrochemical works, where input flow and control is regulated by various output sensor measurements