A Tolerance Reserve or Factor of Safety in Product Design

question 43

True/False

A tolerance reserve or factor of safety in product design is needed to account for engineering uncertainty regarding the maximum variation allowable and compatibility with satisfactory product performance.

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Six Sigma

A set of techniques and tools for process improvement aimed at reducing errors and improving quality in manufacturing and business processes.

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Reactive Change

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