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MBB Batch 2018

Exercises on Control Charts

Question 1 : Monitoring effectiveness of repair group by monitoring requests that require a second
call to complete the repair.

P Chart of Second visit required

0.07

0.06

0.05 UCL=0.05005
Proportion

0.04

0.03
_
P=0.02213
0.02

0.01

0.00 LCL=0

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Sample
Tests performed with unequal sample sizes

Interpreting the results

Because the points fall in a random pattern, within the bounds of the 3s control limits, we
conclude the process is behaving predictably and is in control.

Question 2 :

C Chart of No of non conformities

9
Test Results
1
8 for C Chart
7 UCL=6.969 of No of
6
non
Sample Count

conformities
5

3
_
C=2.36
2

0 LCL=0

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Sample
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TEST 1. One point more than 3.00 standard deviations from center line.
Test Failed at points: 13

Interpreting the results

The control chart shows one point that is more than 3 standard deviations away from the
center line. The process producing the plates is not in statistical control

Question 3 : A paper mill uses a control chart to monitor the imperfections in finished rolls
of paper

U Chart of Total number of imperfections

1.6 1

UCL=1.485
1.4

1.2
Sample Count Per Unit

1.0

0.8 _
U=0.718
0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0 LCL=0

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Sample
Tests performed with unequal sample sizes

Test Results for U Chart of Total number of imperfections

TEST 1. One point more than 3.00 standard deviations from center line.
Test Failed at points: 20

Interpreting the results

The control chart shows one point that is more than 3 standard deviations away from the
center line. The process producing the rolls is not in statistical control

Recommended values :
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Centre Line - 0.718 , UCL - 1.485 , LCL - 0

Question 4 : Workmanship nonconformities in the final inspection of disk -drive assemblies

U Chart of Total number of non conformitie

16
UCL=14.94
14

12
Sample Count Per Unit

10

8 _
U=7
6

0 LCL=0

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Sample
Tests performed with unequal sample sizes

Interpreting the results

Because the points fall in a random pattern, within the bounds of the 3s control limits, we
conclude the process is behaving predictably and is in control.

Question 5 : Construct EWMA control chart

λ = 0.2 , L = 3 , σ = 0.05
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EWMA Chart of X
UCL=8.0825
8.08
+3SL=8.0825

8.06

8.04
EWMA

__
X=8.0325

8.02

8.00

-3SL=7.9825
7.98
LCL=7.9825
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Sample

Question 6 : Moving average control chart

w = 6 , target value for molecular weight 1050 , standard deviation 25

Moving Average Chart of Molecular weight

1200

1150
Moving Average

1100

UCL=1080.6
__
1050 X=1050

LCL=1019.4

1000

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Test Results for Moving Average Chart of Molecular weight

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MBB Batch 2018

TEST 1. One point more than 3.00 standard deviations from center line.
Test Failed at points: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Interpreting the results

The moving average chart shows 11 points that are more than 3 standard deviations away
from the center line. You should closely examine the processes to improve control over the
molecular weight