The Optimum Target Value for Single Filling Operations with Quality Sampling Plans

Abstract

We address the problem of choosing the most cost efficient set point for an automatic filling operation on a production line. Several researchers have examined this problem for the case where the filling operation is followed by 100% inspection. However, it is not always possible or economically justifiable to inspect every unit of product. In this paper we examine the case in which a sampling plan is used. There are two conditions examined, (1) when sampling results in destructive testing and (2) when the testing is nondestructive.