MEM 515 Statistical Process Control Homework 4: Analysis & Charts

This document presents the solutions to MEM 515 Homework 4, focusing on statistical process control (SPC) methods. The assignment covers various aspects of SPC, including the construction and interpretation of x-bar and R control charts for both shaft diameters and patient admissions, and the analysis of process means and standard deviations. It also addresses the calculation of process capability indices (Cp and Cpk), natural tolerance limits, and the application of different types of control charts, such as the c-chart and individual moving range charts. The solutions also include the determination of sampling plans, the construction of OC curves, and the interpretation of results to assess process stability and capability. The assignment explores scenarios involving scrap, rework, and non-conforming fractions, providing a comprehensive understanding of SPC principles and their application in quality control.

MEM 515
HW 4
[DATE]

Question 1
(a) Control limits for the x and R control charts
x∧R
Control limits for the x control charts
For samples of 4 shaft diameter i.e. n = 4
A2=0.729
Hence, control limits for x control charts (0.4769 0.5507).
Control limits for the R control charts
For samples of 4 shaft diameter i.e. n = 4
D3=0∧D4 =2.282
Hence, control limits for R control charts (0 0.1155).
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(b) Process mean and standard deviation for 20 preliminary samples plot
Process mean for x
Process standard deviation for x
For samples of 4 shaft diameter i.e. n = 4
d2=2.059
Process mean for R
Question 2
(a) Control limits for the 𝑥 and R control charts for the patient admitting
𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅
Control limits for the 𝑥 control charts
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For 2 patients i.e. n = 2
𝐴2=1.880
Control limits for the 𝑅 control charts
For 2 patients i.e. n = 2
D3=0∧D4 =3.267
(b) Plot for control charts
x control charts
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It is apparent from the above that all the respective data points are within the control limits
and hence, the process would be under control.
R control charts
It is apparent from the above that all the respective data points are within the control limits
and hence, the process would be under control.
Question 3
(a) Mean and standard deviation of the given process
Subgroup = 3
(b) Proportion of scrap and rework produced
For rework
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Hence 0.0003% of the total parts would be reworked.
For Scrap
Hence 0.0006% of the total parts would be reworked.
Question 4
(a) Control limits for the x and S control charts
Normal distribution
Number of subgroups = 50
x and S
Control limits for the x control charts
D3=¿𝐴2 A3 =1.628(for m=50)
Control limits for the s control charts
For. m = 50
B3=0∧B4 =2.266
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(b) Assuming that all the respective points are in the control limits in both of the charts and
hence, the natural tolerance limits of process is computed as shown below.
Natural tolerance limits of process
= x bar + 3 * standard deviation = 20 +(3*1.44) = 15.68
= x bar - 3 * standard deviation = 20 -(3*1.44) = 24.32
Thus, the natural tolerance limits of process would be 15.68 to 24.32.
Question 5
The individual moving range control charts is shown below.
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Question 6
Number of applications = 50
Centre line on the fraction non-conforming control chart
Lower control limit on the fraction non-conforming control chart
Upper control limit on the fraction non-conforming control chart
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Question 7
LCL can be assumed as zero.
It can be seen that one of the sample observations i.e. sample 13 does not fall within the
control limits and hence, it can be concluded that the given process is out of control. Thus,
the plates are not in the statistical control.
Question 8
Imperfection per roll = Total imperfection / Number of rolls
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The C chart would be more suitable in order to control the number of occurrences per unit.
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Now,
C = Average number of imperfections = Total imperfection / Total rolls = 288/411 = 0.701
For the process which is under control z = 3
Now,
The SPC chart
Centre line = 0.701
LCL = 0
UCL = 3.21
Question 9
(a) Process capability with suitable process capability ratio
Question 10
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(a) at 100  10, the Cp and Cpk for process A and B
When the process mean is centered between the given specification limits then the process
would be capable of producing. The Cpk represents how close we are to reach the target. The
value of Cpk is quite high which implies that the high percentage of process output would be
defective.
A good process is the on that shows high Cp value and low Cpk value.
In present case, Cp are same for both process and only process B low Cpk value and thus, the
preferable process would be PROCESS B.
(b) Specification on x at 2000  200,
For Process A
Mean=2000
S . d=s qrt ¿
P ( A ) =1−P ( 1800< X <2200 ) =P ( 1800−2000
14.27 <Z < 2200−2000
14.27 )=0
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