Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The control charts are to be drawn based on the given data.
Concept Introduction:
The control chart is used to determine the changes in the process over the time. The control chart consists three lines which are upper control limit line, lower control limit line and central line.
(b)
Interpretation: The values of the Cp and pic for the initial capability study are to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The control chart is used to determine the changes in the process over the time. The control chart consists three lines which are upper control limit line, lower control limit line and central line.
(c)
Interpretation: The values of the Cp and Cpk after the improvements are to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The control chart is used to determine the changes in the process over the time. The control chart consists three lines which are upper control limit line, lower control limit line and central line.
(d)
Interpretation: The values of the Cp and Cpk are to be determined when the process is centered at 166.
Concept Introduction:
The control chart is used to determine the changes in the process over the time. The control chart consists three lines which are upper control limit line, lower control limit line and central line.
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