The scenario
A ceramic sputtering target manufacturer observes cracking during sintering, reducing yield. This fishbone structures potential causes across the 6M categories to prioritize investigation.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01
Use 6M categories with alternating top/bottom ribs to keep layout readable.
02
Assign side and order to each category to prevent automatic alternating overlap.
03
Include sub-causes only where a primary cause has specific contributing factors.
Use this template when analyzing root causes of defects in ceramic target forming or similar powder sintering processes; adapt categories and causes to specific material systems.
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