Problem1 : Several samples of size n = 8 have been taken from todays production of fence posts.

The average post was 3 yards in length and the average sample range was 0.015 yard. Find the 99.73% upper and lower control limits. Solution:

Problem 2: (Problem on X and R Chart): The results of inspection of 10 samples with its average and range are tabulated in the following table. Compute the control limit for the X and R-chart and draw the control chart for the data.

The values of various factors (like A2, D4 and D3) based on normal distribution can be found from the following table: A2 = 0.58, D3 = 0 and D4 = 2.11 Thus, for X chart UCL = 7.6 + (0.58 2.6) = 7.6 + 1.51 = 9.11 LCL = 7.6 (0.58 2.6) = 6.09 For R chart UCL = 2.11 2.6 = 5.48 LCL = D3 R = 0 R = 0 These control limits are marked on the graph paper on either side of the mean value (line). X and R values are plotted on the graph and jointed, thus resulting the control chart. From the X chart, it appears that the process became completely out of control for 4th sample over labels.

Problem 3: Twenty-five engine mounts are sampled each day and found tohave an average width of 2 inches, with a standard deviation of 0.1 inche. What are the control limits that include 99.73% of the sample means (z = 3)? Solution: