A company produces screw fittings. It is determined that T = 1 inch in diameter. Specification limits allow a variation of plus or minus 0.5 cm. Products produced at values beyond the specification limits lose $10. A sample of five units produced showed the following values:
$$\begin{array} { c c }
\text { Unit Number } & \text { Actual Diameter (Y) } \
\text { Unit 1 } & 1.2 \
\text { Unit 2 } & 1.3 \
\text { Unit 3 } & 0.8 \
\text { Unit 4 } & 0.9 \
\text { Unit 5 } & 1.0
\end{array}$$
-Refer to the figure.What is the average loss per unit?

Question

A company produces screw fittings. It is determined that T = 1 inch in diameter. Specification limits allow a variation of plus or minus 0.5 cm. Products produced at values beyond the specification limits lose $10. A sample of five units produced showed the following values:
$$\begin{array} { c c } 
\text { Unit Number } & \text { Actual Diameter (Y) } \
\text { Unit 1 } & 1.2 \
\text { Unit 2 } & 1.3 \
\text { Unit 3 } & 0.8 \
\text { Unit 4 } & 0.9 \
\text { Unit 5 } & 1.0
\end{array}$$
-Refer to the figure.What is the average loss per unit?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average loss per unit is calculated by determining which units fall outside the specification limits (0.5 to 1.5 inches). Units 2 and 3 are outside these limits, resulting in a loss of $10 each. The total loss is $20, and with 5 units, the average loss per unit is $20/5 = $4.00. However, the correct calculation involves the Taguchi loss function, which is not directly applicable here. The correct choice is based on the given options and the average loss calculation.

A Company Produces Screw Fittings -Refer to the Figure