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QUALITY

Those characteristics of a product that allow the following criteria under controlled repeatable conditions:

1. Manufacture at a given cost-value relationship.

2. Uniformity to meet parameters of customer specifications.

3. Calibre of competitive performance.

QUALITY CONTROL - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

A system of inspections and/or tests instituted at various stages of production in manufacturing or printing to ensure that the end product will meet pre-determined standards of quality. Refer NS, LM, IM & O. All Standards of any kind affect quality.

QUICK STICK

That property of a pressure sensitive adhesive which allows it to adhere to a surface under light pressure. Also a measure of the bond strength right after application; quick tack, quick adhesion. Refer NS & LM.

QUIET AREA - See CLEAR AREA