chapter 21 hw

Question 1

What is inspection?

Answer 1

Activity of examining the product, its components, sub assemblies, or the raw materials to determine whether they conform to design specifications

Question 2

2. 2 basic types of inspection

Answer 2

1. Inspection for variables

2. Inspection for attributes

Question 3

4 steps in a typical inspection procedure

Answer 3

1. Presentation
2. Examination
3. Decision
4. Action

Question 4

8. 2 problems associated with 100% manual inspection

Answer 4

1. expensive

2. inaccurate

Question 5

9. 3 ways in which an inspection procedure can be automated

Answer 5

1. Automated presentation of parts by an auto handling system with a human still preforming exams and decision steps
2. Automated examination and decision by an auto inspection machine with manual loading (presentation) of parts into machine
3. Completely automated

Question 6

what is the difference between distributed inspection and final inspection in quality control

Answer 6

distributed inspection is when inspection stations are located along the line of work flow in a factory

Final inspection is when one comprehensive inspection procedure done on the product immediately before shipment to the customer