Course No. MSA11

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Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R)

Description:

Measurement System Analysis is a structured approach that can be applied to characterize the performance of any device, instrument, or system used for evaluating a product or service. Starting with a quick review of the relevant statistics concepts the workshop leads participants through the whole process of analyzing the measuring system, and determining it's acceptability. Actual parts and instruments are used in simulated industrial settings, with several teams engaged in the workshop. This reinforces learning, and prepares the participants to apply the concepts efficiently.Both quantitative and qualitative measurement systems are covered.

Benefits:

Identify and understand the causes of variation in measurement

Improve supplier / vendor relations, and capability of in house inspection

Eliminate questions on whether product is defective or measurement is in error

Comply with the requirements of QS 9000

Topics Covered:

A brief history of inspection and measurement

True value, observed value, specifications, and standards

What happens when measurement systems have errors

The difference between accuracy and precision

Sources of error in measurement


• Quick review of mean, range, and standard deviation
  

Observed variation and it's components

Resolution of the measuring instrument / method

Collecting data for the study

Checking for data validity

Calculating Repeatability and Reproducibility

Interpreting the results - determining gage acceptability

Pre-requisites:                  None