Measurement Systems Analysis

Understanding and improving the reliability of measurement systems used in quality control

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis and how to assess the reliability and precision of measurement processes. Learners will explore sources of measurement variation, gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies, attribute agreement analysis, bias studies and the interpretation of MSA results. The course is suitable for quality engineers, metrologists and those responsible for measurement systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand why measurement systems must be validated before use
• Identify sources of measurement error and variation
• Plan and conduct a Gauge R&R study
• Interpret %Contribution and %Study Variation results
• Conduct attribute agreement analysis for pass/fail inspection
• Understand bias, linearity and stability studies
• Use MSA results to improve measurement system performance

Course Structure (4 topics, 16 lessons)