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An AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) chart is a quality control tool that determines the maximum number of defective items acceptable in a sample batch. It includes components like sample size, AQL percentage, defective item count, and acceptance criteria to guide acceptance or rejection decisions. The chart balances quality control with production efficiency by allowing inspections on a sample rather than the entire batch.

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AQL sampling

An AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) chart is a quality control tool that determines the maximum number of defective items acceptable in a sample batch. It includes components like sample size, AQL percentage, defective item count, and acceptance criteria to guide acceptance or rejection decisions. The chart balances quality control with production efficiency by allowing inspections on a sample rather than the entire batch.

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An AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) chart is a tool used in quality control

and inspection processes to determine the maximum number of defective


items that are considered acceptable in a sample batch of products. The
purpose of the AQL chart is to guide decisions on whether to accept or
reject a batch based on the quality of the sample.

### Key components of an AQL chart:


1. Sample Size: The number of items selected for inspection from a larger
batch.
2. AQL (Acceptable Quality Level): The maximum proportion of defective
items allowed in a sample, typically expressed as a percentage. For
example, an AQL of 1% means that up to 1% of items in the sample can
be defective and still be considered acceptable.
3. Defective Item Count: The actual number of defective items found in
the sample during inspection.
4. Acceptance Criteria: Based on the AQL, the chart helps determine
whether the batch should be accepted or rejected based on the number of
defective items found in the sample.

How it works:
- The AQL chart is typically divided into various sample sizes, and for each
sample size, the chart provides the maximum allowable number of
defective items.
- If the number of defective items in the sample exceeds the value
specified by the AQL, the entire batch is rejected. If it's below or equal to
the maximum allowed, the batch is accepted.

Example:
- For a batch size of 1,000 items and an AQL of 2.5%, a sample of 100
items might be selected for inspection. According to the chart, if 3 or
fewer defective items are found in the sample, the batch can be accepted.
If 4 or more defective items are found, the batch is rejected.

Purpose:
The AQL chart is essential in balancing quality control with production
efficiency, allowing manufacturers to perform inspections on a
representative sample rather than checking every single item in a large
batch.

Refer AQL chart table

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