Question

Suppose that the design specifications for a hydraulic cylinder are 11.00 ± 0.30 centimeters and that the Taguchi loss function is estimated to be L(x) = 1,300(x – T)².

1. Determine the estimated loss for a production order if the quality characteristic under study takes on a value of 11.040 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 10.610. 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) Item 3 the economic loss is lower and actual process performance is closer to the target design specification than in (a)(b) Item 4. The recalibration was done(correctly,incorrectly) Item 5 , and now the production process (needs to be stopped and recalibrated again, performs well and should not be changed.)

Answer 1