ASSIGNMENT 1

Instructions:

(a) This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment.

(b) Evaluation criteria

a. Clarity of writing
b. Answer in point form
c. Technical keywords
d. No plagiarism (copy and paste from classmates)

(c) Due Hard Copy on Thursday 31st May 2017.

Question 1

(15 marks)

Question 2
A company that manufactures oil seals found the population mean to be 49.15 mm (1.935 in.), the
population standard deviation to be 0.51 mm (0.020 in.), and the data to be normally distributed. If
the internal diameter of the seal is below the lower specification limit of 47.80 mm, the part is
reworked. However, if it is above the upper specification limit of 49.80 mm, the seal is scrapped. (a)
What percentage of the seals is reworked? What percentage is scrapped? (b) For various reasons,
the process average is changed to 48.50 mm. With this new mean or process center, what
percentage of the seals is reworked? What percentage is scrapped? If rework is economically
feasible, is the change in the process center a wise decision?
(15 marks)

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