In: Mechanical Engineering
1.
(a) Using a normal distribution, define what is meant by both “ machine” and “process” capability and explain the difference by providing three measures that are used in each case. [8 marks]
(b) The following data was obtained from subgroups of parts manufactured to 10.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm
Size Range (mm) Quantity
10.0-10.2 1
10.2 -10.4 4
10.4 -10.6 9
10.6-10.8 6
Determine :
The mean and standard deviation [use N = 20 ] [6 marks]
The values of the capability indices Cm and Cp [4 marks]
If the operation can be judged as “capable” if considered to be a machine or alternatively a process? [2 marks]