Name of the College : Mahatma Gandhi University
Department : Mechanical Engineering
Subject Name : Quality Engineering And Management
Sem : I
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MGU Quality Engineering & Management Question Paper
M. TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MODEL QUESTION PAPER – I :
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
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Specialisation: Production and Industrial Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing and Production Management / Computer Integrated Manufacturing
MMEPI 104 / MMEMP 104 / MMECM 106.3 Quality Engineering And Management
(Regular – 2013 Admissions)
Question Paper – I
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
(Answer all questions)
1. a. Define quality. Select a product and describe how the dimensions of quality influence its acceptance. (10 marks)
b. What is cost of quality? Describe the categories and elements of quality costs in detail. (15 marks)
OR
2. a. Explain the concept of optimum cost of quality (7 marks)
b. Discuss the problem solving method for process improvement with an example. (18 marks)
3. a. Does an np-chart provide any different information than p-chart? Why an np-chart be used? (5 marks)
b. What do you mean by process capability? What is the significance of normal curve in quality control? Explain. (8 marks)
c. A leading computer firm uses a sampling plan of n = 50 and c = 0 regardless of lot sizes. Construct OC and AOQ curves. Graphically determine the AQL value for a = 0.05 and the AOQL value. (12 marks)
OR
4. a. A doctor’s clinic evaluates incoming disposable cotton-tipped applicators using the single sampling plan N = 8000, n = 62, and c = 1.
i. Construct the OC curve using about 7 points.
ii. Determine the AOQ curve and the AOQL. (15 marks)
b. Name the common statistical tools that are used in industries. How would you identify the “Vital few” causes in your approach to a problem solving? (10 marks)
5. a. Explain Quality Function Deployment with suitable application. (15 marks)
b. Explain the deficiency of Taugchi’s inner array outer array design? What is the alternative recommended by Montgomery? Describe in detail. (10 marks)
OR
6. a. The specifications of a steel shaft are 6.40±0.10 mm. The device sometimes fails when the shaft exceeds the specification. When failure occurs, repair or replacement is necessary at an average cost of Rs.95.
i. What is the loss coefficient k?
ii. What is the loss function equation?
iii. What is the loss at 6.45 mm? (5 marks)
b. What is Taguchi’s robust design? Explain in detail (10 marks)
c. Describe how marketing, human resources, and finance/accounting can contribute to the QFD process (10 marks)
7. a. Discuss the differences in previous state with the TQM state for typical quality elements (5 marks)
b. Describe the purpose of an ISO 9000 quality system. (5 marks)
c. What is six sigma methodology? Describe the DMAIC problem solving methodology. (15 marks)
OR
8. a. What is the overall aim of the EMS standard? (5 marks)
b. How does the conceptual approach to ISO 14001 differ from ISO 9001? (10 marks)
c. Define TQM. Discuss the basic concepts of TQM in detail (10 marks)
Question Paper – II
First Semester
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation : Production and Industrial Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing and Production Management / Computer Integrated Manufacturing
MMEPI 104 / MMEMP 104 / MMECM 106.3 Quality Engineering And Management : (Regular – 2013 Admissions)
Time : Three Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
(Answer all questions)
1. a. How are quality costs measured and collected in an organization (10 marks)
b. What are the four components of cost of quality? Explain. (15 marks)
OR
2. a. Select a problem in one of the process of your daily life and use the problem solving method to solve it. (15 marks)
b. Explain traditional and emerging model of cost of quality (10 marks)
3. a. “Six sigma is a statistical measure used to ensure quality of products and services” Discuss. (5 marks)
b. Distinguish between defect and defective. (5 marks)
c. A real estate firm evaluates incoming selling agreement forms using the sampling plan N = 1500, n = 110, and c = 3.
i. Construct the OC curve using about 7 points.
ii. Determine the AOQ curve and the AOQL. (15 marks)
4. a. Explain the various steps involved in building house of quality by selecting suitable example. (15 marks)
b. Describe the concept of Taguchi’s loss function with the help of an example. (10 marks)