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1tco 12 Six Samples Of Subgroup Size 2 N 2 Were Collected Dete

Determine the upper control limit (UCL) for an X-bar chart if the mean of the sample averages is 4.7 and the mean of the sample ranges is 0.35. Factors for calculating control limits n A2 D3 D..........004 (Points: .)

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Statistical process control (SPC) charts are essential tools in quality management, enabling organizations to monitor and control processes effectively. Among these tools, the X-bar chart is widely used to track the process mean over time using sample averages. Accurate calculation of control limits, particularly the upper control limit (UCL), is crucial to detect process variations promptly. This paper discusses the methodology for computing the UCL for an X-bar chart based on given sample data and factors, illustrating the process with the provided parameters.

The calculation of control limits for an X-bar chart generally relies on three primary parameters: the average of the sample means (\( \bar{\bar{x}} \)), the average range (\( \bar{R} \)), and the factors derived from sample size designated as \(A_2\), \(D_3\), and \(D_4\). The UCL for the process mean is typically computed using the formula:

UCL = \( \bar{\bar{x}} \) + A₂ * \( \bar{R} \)

Given that the mean of the sample averages (\( \bar{\bar{x}} \)) is 4.7 and the mean of the sample ranges (\( \bar{R} \)) is 0.35, the next step involves using the appropriate \(A_2\) factor corresponding to the subgroup size \(n=2\), which is provided as 0.004 in the problem.

Applying these values:

UCL = 4.7 + 0.004 * 0.35 = 4.7 + 0.0014 = 4.7014

Thus, the upper control limit (UCL) for the X-bar chart is approximately 4.7014.

The control chart's utility lies in its capacity to signal when the process may be out of control, indicated by sample means falling outside these control limits. Accurate calculation of these limits, considering the correct factor values for the subgroup size, ensures the process is monitored effectively, minimizing both false alarms and missed detections.

In practical quality control applications, such calculations underpin continuous process improvement initiatives by providing a statistical basis to identify shifts, trends, or deviations that warrant corrective actions. The selection of the appropriate factors, like \(A_2\), \(D_3\), and \(D_4\), is critical as they are derived based on subgroup size and known statistical properties, ensuring the chart's sensitivity aligns with process variability.

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