Question 12.35

12.35 Measuring capability.

You are in charge of a process that makes metal clips. The critical dimension is the opening of a clip, which has specifications millimeters (mm). The process is monitored by and charts based on samples of five consecutive clips each hour. Control has recently been excellent. The past week's 40 samples have

A Normal quantile plot shows no important deviations from Normality.

  1. What percent of clip openings will meet specifications if the process remains in its current state?
  2. Estimate the capability index .

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(a) 97.42%. (b) .