Question: ( 1 5 points ) Suppose that a metal rod is supposed to be cut 4 2 . 5 m m . in length (

(15 points) Suppose that a metal rod is supposed to be cut 42.5mm. in length (target). The upper specification limit is set at 42.9mm., and the lower specification limit is set at 42.1mm. A metal rod's distance that is below the lower specification limit must be scrapped at a cost of $12.00 while a metal rod's distance that is above the upper specification limit must be scrapped at a cost of $15.00 since longer rods cost more to make. The company uses the standard Taguchi Quality Loss Piecewise Function to estimate quality costs. Suppose that a sample of 5 units was taken, and the rod measurements were 42.3,42.15,42.8,42.5, and 43.4mm., respectively.
a. First draw the graph of the Taguchi quality loss function and write down the entire piecewise function (Recall that a piece wise function will consist of multiple functions).
b. What is the Taguchi Quality Cost of that sample of 5 units? Hint: Calculate the quality deviation costs for each rod and then sum these costs together?
c. Suppose that a new process is being considered. In a test, a sample of 5 rods yielded lengths of 42.53,42.4,42.6,42.62, and 42.37mm., respectively. Based on your comparative samples, if the new process would cost $2.00 per part to implement, should it be implemented? Justify your answer.
 (15 points) Suppose that a metal rod is supposed to be

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