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ASQ Z1.4 and ASQ Z1.9 on Sampling Reaffirmed

When it comes to lot sampling procedures and tables, the two essential standards are the ASQ Z1.4 and ASQ Z1.9. Now the
American Society for Quality (ASQ) has released the 2013 Reaffirmed Editions for each. The revisions are correctly
numbered ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2013) and ANSI/ASQ Z1.9-2003 (R2013). They replace the 2008 Editions of the two
publications. Many of our customers at Document Center rely on these two standards, so well look at both standards and
some of the questions these reaffirmations are sure to raise.
ASQ Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes, is a direct descendant of the old MIL-STD-105.
The popular military standard was withdrawn in 1995. It was eventually replaced in 2008 (Cancellation Notice 3) with not
only the ASQ Z1.4 but also the MIL-STD-1916.
ASQ Z1.4 provides the user with an exhaustive set of tables used in lot sampling. This is a process that allows for review of a
subset of a group of items to determine the adherence to a predetermined range of set of attributes. Tables allow for the
determination of the lot size and the range of non-conformance that will meet the level of quality desired.
ASQ Z1.9, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Variables for Percent Nonconforming, was developed from
the MIL-STD-414 of the same name. The MIL Standard was cancelled in 1999 and replaced by the Z1.9 at that time.
Again, it is a set of tables this time for variables rather than attributes. One again uses a set of parameters and the tables
for a sampling of the lot in question. Finding the position of the results in the tabular information establishes the statistically
likely compliance of the goods with the stated requirements.
The standards were originally numbered ASQC Z1.4 and ASQC Z1.9 in their original 1981 issue. When ASQC changed its
name to ASQ, the document numbers changed as well. And the ANSI/ASQ acronym is currently used for both publications,
providing the user with the knowledge that the standards are ANSI (American National Standards Institute) adopted.
In 2008, the two standards were reviewed. They were reaffirmed at that time. However, when the publications were
released, they were given a 2008 date. So they became ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008 and ANSI/ASQ Z1.9-2008. Its only now
with the release of the 2013 reaffirmed revisions that it is becoming clear through the document number that the standards
have not been technically modified since 2003.
So when you see the new documents, youll notice a significant change from the previous issue. In the superseded standards,
the publications were clearly marked 2008 in the upper right hand corner. With these two new 2013 reaffirmations, the
October 2013 date is in the right hand corner, but below the title of the standard right in the middle of the cover youll find
the document number clearly marked. They are ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2013) and ANSI/ASQ Z1.9-2003 (R2013)
respectively, so there can be no confusion about the technical contents of either document.
Before we leave the topic, I should also mention the Zero Acceptance Number Sampling Plans, by Nicholas Squeglia. It
provides the user with the information for C=0 sampling, another commonly used lot sampling process that is available from
Document Center.
The two ASQ standards are available in paper and non-printing pdf format. They can be ordered on the Document Center
website (www.document-center.com). Or you can contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email
(info@document-center.com). We have sold copies of these publications to many, many customers over the years, first in
the original Military Standard format and then as the ASQ publications. We look forward to supplying you with standards
too!
-- Claudia Bach, President
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