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The modified process capability index takes into account both setting and spread 
of data. CPK is specified as the minimum of: 
 
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The most common requirement is 1,33. However, some manufacturers require a 
CPK value of 1.5 or higher. 
 
 
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Both CP and CPK are high. 
14.3.1  Six-Sigma Improvement Program 
The Six-Sigma improvement program was first introduced at Motorola. The 
objective of this program is to obtain a CP of at least 2.0 in all of the company's 
processes. For a centred process this means that the distance from the mean to 
the tolerance limits will be at least six sigma.