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AQL Standards

AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) standards are guidelines for quality control that define the maximum number of defective items allowed in a sample lot, ensuring product quality while balancing cost and efficiency. These standards, outlined in ISO 2859-1, include AQL levels, inspection levels, sampling plans, and defect classifications. The use of AQL standards provides a systematic approach to quality control, enhances customer satisfaction, and ensures compliance with contractual requirements.

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AQL Standards

AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) standards are guidelines for quality control that define the maximum number of defective items allowed in a sample lot, ensuring product quality while balancing cost and efficiency. These standards, outlined in ISO 2859-1, include AQL levels, inspection levels, sampling plans, and defect classifications. The use of AQL standards provides a systematic approach to quality control, enhances customer satisfaction, and ensures compliance with contractual requirements.

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AQL standards

AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) standards are guidelines used in quality control to
define the maximum number of defective items allowed in a sample lot while still
considering the batch acceptable. They are widely used in manufacturing and
production to ensure product quality while balancing cost and efficiency. These
standards are defined by ISO 2859-1, which outlines sampling procedures for
inspection.

Concepts of AQL Standards:

1. AQL Levels:

Represent the maximum percentage of defective items in a batch that can be accepted.

Common levels include 0.1%, 0.65%, 1.5%, 2.5%, etc., depending on the stringency of
the quality requirements.

2. Inspection Levels:

Define the amount of inspection effort based on the criticality of the product.

General Inspection Levels (GI, GII, GIII): Used for routine inspections.

Special Inspection Levels (S1, S2, S3, S4): Used for smaller sample sizes or specific
purposes.

3. Sampling Plans:

Determines the number of units to inspect (sample size) and the acceptable/rejectable
criteria.

Includes single, double, or multiple sampling plans.

4. Defect Classification:

Critical Defects: Defects that are hazardous or prevent product use (AQL often set to
0%).

Major Defects: Defects affecting product functionality or appearance (e.g., AQL 1.0%).

Minor Defects: Small imperfections that do not significantly affect functionality (e.g.,
AQL 2.5%).

5. Sample Size Code Letters:


Based on the batch size and inspection level, you use a lookup table (e.g., in ISO 2859-
1) to determine the code letter, which corresponds to a sample size.

Benefits of Using AQL Standards:

Provides a systematic approach to quality control.

Balances the risk of accepting defective products and the cost of inspections.

Ensures customer satisfaction and compliance with contractual requirements.

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