Measurement Systems Analysis

Manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to obtain adequate confidence in their measurement systems. This is important for process control, for the assurance of quality, and for process improvement. This highly practical course will enable delegates to assess the performance of new and existing measurement systems, and considers how improvements can be introduced when they are found to be necessary. The course is based upon a series of lectures, examples and practical exercises, and includes opportunities to use MSA software.

Course Content

Introduction to Measurement Systems Analysis
- Sources of measurement systems variation
- Requirements of a measurement systems
- Uses for measurement systems studies

Essential Statistics for Assessing Measurement Systems
- Assessing measurement systems variation
- Measures of location and spread
- Using software for basic statistical analysis

Evaluating Location
- Bias, stability and linearity
- Addressing problems with bias, stability and linearity

Evaluating Spread
- Repeatability and reproducibility
- Gauge R&R studies
- Operational definitions
- Calculations and graphical analysis
- Using software for gauge R&R studies
- Guidelines to acceptability
- MSA for non-replicable measurement systems

Attribute Gauge Studies
- Factors affecting the choice of attributes rather than variables
- Guidelines for attribute gauge studies
- Acceptability of attribute gauges
- Further MSA techniques for attributes