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Upper confidence limits are derived for the incapability index. Useful maximum values of the estimated incapability index required to ensure the process reaches a certain desirable level of time are also tabulated. A practical example is provided to illustrate how the results may be applied. The proposed results, which are more general than those as derived in earlier studies will facilitate process monitoring and reliability evaluation.
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Lin, G. Upper limits of the estimated incapability index: a practical application on the reliability assessment of printed circuit boards. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 24, 841–846 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-003-1795-7
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-003-1795-7