Question

C. The accounting department of Metallica, Inc., calculated a Taguchi factor of k=125,000 when the length of Part A is out of specification. The target value for the length of Part Ais T=0.50". Using Taguchi's loss function, calculate the average loss per unit, L. for Part A when the actual length of Part A is 0.52" show calculations

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Answer

Taguchi loss function was used to calculate the loss of quality experiencced by a customer.This 'loss' is depicted by a quality loss function and it follows a parabolic curve mathematically given by L = k(y–m)², where m is the theoretical 'target value' or 'mean value' and y is the actual size of the product, k is a constant and L is the loss.

L=K(y-m)2

In the given situation

K=125,000

y which is the actual length=0.52

m which is the target value=0.5

Loss=125,000*(0..52-0.50)

Average loss per unit (L)=2,500