Question

Suppose that the design specifications for a hydraulic cylinder are 12.00 ± 0.20 centimeters and that the Taguchi loss function is estimated to be L(x) = 1,500(x – T)².

1. Determine the estimated loss for a production order if the quality characteristic under study takes on a value of 12.050 and 100 parts are produced. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

2. Assume the production process is recalibrated weekly, and a new sample of cylinders after recalibration reveals an x-bar of 11.710. Determine the estimated loss for 100 parts. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

   What action, if any, is need in this situation?

   In (A/B?) the economic loss is lower and actual process performance is closer to the target design specification than in (A/B?) . The recalibration was done (Correctly/ incorrectly?) , and now the production process (redone/is done well?) .

Answer 1