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Introduction
This paper addresses a series of quality control and process capability analysis problems in manufacturing and production environments. The tasks involve setting up control charts, calculating process capability indices, removing outliers, revising control limits, and interpreting results. Each problem contributes to understanding the stability, capability, and quality of processes through statistical tools such as x-bar and R charts, Cp and Cpk indices, control charts for attributes, and specialized charts like Cusum and EWMA. Accurate data analysis and chart construction underpin effective decision-making in process management.
Problem 1: Process Capability of Castings
Data and Objective: Using measurements from 20 castings across 5 locations, with the specification limits: LSL = 11.7, USL = 11.8, the goal is to assess the process stability through x-bar and R charts, and then evaluate capability indices (Cp and Cpk).
Data Processing and Chart Setup:
- Calculate the mean (x̄) and range (R) for each of the 20 castings.
- Determine the average of the x̄s (X̄̄) and Rs (R̄).
- Use the standard constants for subgroup size n=5 to compute control limits:
- A2, D3, D4 constants from standard SPC tables.
- Plot the x̄ chart with the center line at X̄̄ and control limits at X̄̄ ± A2 × R̄.
- Plot the R chart with control limits at D3 × R̄ and D4 × R̄.
- Verify process stability by checking for points within control limits and absence of non-random patterns.
Capability Indices:
- Calculate Cp = (USL - LSL) / (6 ×σ̂), where σ̂ is estimated from R̄ / d2.
- Calculate Cpk = minimum[(USL - X̄̄) / (3×σ̂), (X̄̄ - LSL) / (3×σ̂)].
Results:
Assuming calculations confirm a stable process with the process mean near the target and consistent control limits, the process capability can be evaluated accordingly.
Using Minitab:
- Data input: measurements per casting.
- Select "Control Charts" -> "Variables Charts" -> "Xbar-R".
- Generate charts and output.
Capability Analysis:
- Use Minitab's "Capability Analysis" tool.
- Obtain Cp, Cpk, and process distribution details.
Is the process capable and centered?
- If Cp and Cpk are greater than 1.33, the process is capable.
- Cpk close to Cp indicates centering; significant difference suggests off-center process.
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Problem 2: Control Chart for Imperfections in Paper Rolls
Data & Objective: For 20 days, total imperfections per roll are recorded. The aim is to establish a control chart for proportions or counts.
Approach:
- Calculate the average number of imperfections per day, and the control limits assuming a Poisson or binomial model.
- Use p-chart if proportions are involved, or c-chart for count data.
Control limits calculation:
- Compute the average number of imperfections (ȳ) across all days.
- Estimate control limits:
- For a c-chart: UCL = c̄ + 3×√c̄, LCL = max(c̄ - 3×√c̄, 0).
- Plot the data points, identify outliers, remove out-of-control points, and recalculate.
Final chart:
- Updated center line and control limits based on revised data.
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Problem 3: NP-Chart for Nonconforming Switches
Data & Objective: For samples of size 150, the number of nonconforming switches is given.
Steps:
- Calculate the average number of nonconforming switches (np̄).
- Compute UCL and LCL using:
- UCL = np̄ + 3×√(np̄(1 - p̄))
- LCL = np̄ - 3×√(np̄(1 - p̄))
- Identify outliers beyond control limits and revise the chart accordingly.
Final control limits:
- Provide equations.
- Show recalculated control limits after outlier removal.
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Problem 4: Cusum Chart for Bath Concentrations
Data & Objective: Hourly measurements (in ppm) over 32 hours with target uo = 175 ppm.
Constructing a Cusum chart:
- Set parameters h=5, k=0.5.
- Calculate the cumulative sum of deviations: C+ and C− based on the standardized residuals.
- Plot the Cusum chart, marking the thresholds at ±h.
- Interpretation focuses on whether the process mean is drifting upward or downward, based on the Cusum signals.
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Problem 5: EWMA Control Chart for Temperature Data
Data & Objective: Temperature readings every 2 minutes with a target of 950°C. Use λ=0.2.
Setup and Calculation:
- Initialize EWMA (Z0) at the process target.
- Recursively compute Zt: Zt = λ×Xt + (1−λ)×Zt−1.
- Calculate control limits:
- Upper Control Limit (UCL): μ0 + L×σ×√[ (λ)/(2−λ)×(1−(1−λ)^{2t})]
- Lower Control Limit (LCL): μ0 − same as UCL.
- L is typically 3.
- Plot the EWMA chart using calculated points.
Interpretation:
- Examine points relative to control limits for evidence of shifts or trends.
- Out-of-control points suggest process variation or shifts.
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Conclusion
This comprehensive analysis demonstrates the application of statistical process control tools to evaluate process stability and capability across different manufacturing scenarios. Control charts like x-bar, R, NP, Cusum, and EWMA provide insights into process performance, enabling continuous quality improvement. Calculations of Cp and Cpk are essential in quantifying how well processes meet specifications. Proper data interpretation, removal of outliers, and re-estimation of limits uphold the integrity of control chart analyses, ultimately supporting data-driven decision-making in quality management.
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