MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (MSA)
Scope:
This one day program provides basic understanding and evaluation of measurement or gauging systems.
Designed for:
Anyone responsible for calibrating, using, evaluating or caring for measuring instruments and measuring systems. A fundamental understanding of basic statistical methods is highly recommended based on Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) – Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) manual
Content:
- Setting up and maintaining a calibration system
- General guidelines and terminology for measurement system analysis
- Measurement system variation: stability, bias, repeatability, reproducibility, part-to-part variation, and linearity
- Setting up and performing measurement system studies to determine stability, bias and linearity
- Methods for attribute gage analysis: short and long method
- Introduction to standard forms used for evaluations
- ISO/QS-9000 gauging requirements
Goals:
To provide participants with a basic understanding of measurement systems to be able to perform the activities described in the content section using various forms and evaluation techniques.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of measurement system evaluation
- Perform a GR&R study utilizing various analysis methods
- Evaluate gage stability, bias and linearity
