Question

The specifications for the diameter of a molded part are 10 mm ± 0.5 mm. The actual average and standard deviation from 250 parts sampled is 10.1 mm and 0.1 mm, respectively. The process can be characterized as:

Answer 1

Answer: Capable

Step-by-step explanation: The capability of a process could be exaplained as a measure of the ability of a process to produce part within specified limits by making use of statistical measurement. In determining if a certain process is capable or not, the value of process capability (Cp) is measured, in most cases, a process is deemed capable by having a Cp value of 1.33 or higher.

Cp formula :

(Upper specification limit(USL) - Lower specification limit(LSL) ) / 6* standard deviations

Diameter = 10 mm ± 0.5 mm

Standard deviation = 0.1mm

USL = 10 + 0.5 = 10.5

LSL = 10 - 0.5 =. 9.5

Cp = (10.5 - 9.5) / 6*0.1

Cp = 1/0.6

Cp = 1.6666

Cp = 1.67

Hence, the process is capable