I think the more important point is that we can find out when function really drops below what's acceptable to the customer. Whether that 49.5 or 49 or 48 or so on....
While the loss function is true, it is extremely difficult to calculate life impact and even harder to convince a plant manager or line supervisor they should care about it, when the battleground is about if the part is in spec or out.
Loss function is true, but an inarguable position.
I think the more important point is that we can find out when function really drops below what's acceptable to the customer. Whether that 49.5 or 49 or 48 or so on....
While the loss function is true, it is extremely difficult to calculate life impact and even harder to convince a plant manager or line supervisor they should care about it, when the battleground is about if the part is in spec or out.
Loss function is true, but an inarguable position.