What you'll learn:
- An overview of the major sources of measurement error
- Explanations of Linearity, Stability, and Bias
- MSA requirements found in quality management system standards
- A "light dive" into descriptive statistics ... just the tools you need for GR&R with nothing else
- How to combine normal distributions
- Repeatability, How is it defined and measure?
- Reproducibility, How is it defined and measure?
- Calculating Gage R&R as an absolute value, and as a percentage of Total Variation
- Precision to Tolerance (P/T) Ratio
- Equipment Variation (EV), Appraiser Variation (AV), Part Variation (PV) and Total Variation (TV)
- Number of Distinct Categories (NDC)
- The 10 x 3 x 3 Gage R&R Study
- Flexing Your Input Parameters: Number of Parts, Appraisers, and Trials
- Calculating K Factors
- Gage Troubleshooting Guidelines
- Problems with the AIAG Method
Accurately assessing gage variation is a critical skill for quality and test lab professionals, manufacturing and industrial engineers, and equipment and gage manufacturers. Whether you’re tackling issues in repeatability and reproducibility or looking to enhance your process controls, this course provides the perfect blend of theory and practice to master Gage R&R.
Taught by a 30+ year manufacturing professional, this course empowers you to design, conduct, and analyze Gage R&R studies with confidence. You’ll explore both the fundamental concepts and the hands-on application of statistical techniques—all within the familiar context of Microsoft Excel.
What You’ll Get:
Lifetime access to the course and downloadable Excel templates.
Q&A access to the instructor through the Udemy platform for personalized support.
A glossary of essential terms and troubleshooting guidelines for future reference.
Major Topics Covered:
The theory and practice behind Gage R&R, including repeatability and reproducibility.
How Gage R&R is related to Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
How Gage R&R is specified within quality management systems like VDA and IATF-16949.
A foundation of the statistical tools and techniques needed for Gage R&Ranalysis.
Average & Range method with step-by-step demonstrations.
Key metrics: Equipment Variation (EV), Appraiser Variation (AV), Total Variation (TV), Precision-to-Tolerance (P/T) ratio, and Number of Distinct Categories (NDC).
Troubleshooting unacceptable gage performance.
Real-world applications with downloadable Excel templates for quick implementation.
What Students Have Said About This Course:
"I have spent years "filling out the forms" as part of the PPAP process. This course was extremely helpful for breaking down the theory behind the forms." - Thomas G.
"Excellent course led by a highly knowledgeable instructor with years of hands-on experience in the field. The material was well-structured, engaging, and filled with real-world examples." - Reza S.
This course is designed for quality engineers and test lab professionals aiming to refine their expertise in measurement system analysis. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to confidently assess gage systems, improve measurement accuracy, and enhance overall process quality.
Join now to gain critical insights and advance your quality engineering career!
