Measurement System Analysis: Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility

This two day course will provide an introduction to the concepts of Measurement System Analysis (MSA), which is often referred to as Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R). Participants will hone their individual skills during a step-by-step, instructor led interactive example using sample demonstration parts.

• Introduction
  • What is MSA (Gage R&R)?
  • Why measurement Error Matters
  • Measurement System Analysis Terms
  • Gage Repeatability
  • Gage Reproducibility
  • Assessing Measurement System Capability
• Classroom Activity
  • Overview of Gage R&R Forms
  • Exercise: Actual Inspection & Data Collection Using Sample Parts
  • Step-by-Step Calculations
  • Interpretation and Explanation of Calculated Results
  • Verification of Results Using Computer Software (Minitab, Excel, etc.)
• In Plant Application
  • Divide the class into teams and perform the Gage R&R on actual inspection equipment
  • Each team present results to the rest of the class.

Who Should Attend? Engineers practicing in any discipline, managers, other technical professionals, and anyone responsible for collection and/or analysis of measurement data.

Participant Involvement: This workshop will provide attendees with basic instruction in the statistical analysis of measured data for the purpose of measurement system validation. Each participant should have a working knowledge of the typical measuring system(s) used in their work or professional environment and an understanding of how related data measurements are collected. The participant's basic understanding of mathematics (average, percentage, & square root, etc.) is assumed. A prior understanding of basic descriptive statistics such as mean, range, and standard deviation is desirable, but these topics will be also be defined and explained during the workshop. Participants will benefit from instructor led lecture, individual hands-on activity, and general discussion on related topics.

Instructor(s): Jonathan Howell and Montrell Marshall

Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Location: MSU CAVS Extension - 153 Mississippi Parkway Canton, MS 39046

Cost: $700.00

Please contact Coretta Price at cprice@cavse.msstate.edu or 601-407-2770 if you have any questions.