Measurement Systems Analysis II- Gage R&R and More (2-Day seminar) Overview: How well do you know your measurement systems? Consider that all manufacturing processes and tools of quality are only as good as your ability to measure. Measurement systems are the foundation of modern quality systems. Yet, too often measurement systems are assumed to be reliable. That often proves to be a costly mistake. This course explores measurement as a process and all error properties common to measurement systems. It teaches a practical approach to properly setup and evaluate the performance of measurment systems for product and process control. Topics include the lastest edition of the automotive industry Measurement Systems Analyis (MSA) Reference Manual concepts and methods beyond the MSA3. This is "user friendly" course that will clarify the issues,designs,statisical methods,analysis,and interpretation of measurement systems analysis for assuring reliable data.   Basic concepts of measurement systems, the purpose of measurement, the connection to SPC,quality tools and improvement strategies   Properties of a measurement   Bias, Linearity, Stability, Repeatability, and Reproducibility and others  An error model-key tounderstanding the measurement system  Basic Methods (variable and attribute)  New and Advanced Methods  Graphical and numerical analysis  Evaluation guidelines: bias, linearity, and stability, % GRR to what?  Applications for measurement capability, performance, and uncertainty  Practical applications and case studies   All attendees will receive a copy of the NEW Measurement Systems Analysis Reference Manual, MSA-3:2002 ($27.00 value). Additional handouts will be presented in class.  SUMBIT A CASE STUDY to the seminar and testthe learning for your application.Contact Jody Glemza at the Education Department (630) 723-3620 in advance of attendance. Prerequisite: This course covers and expands the training material in Measurement Systems Analysis I. Attendees should have a basic understanding of measurement practices and use of data for process control and capability. Bring a calculator. Instructor: Gordon Skattum is an ASQ Fellow and Senior Member of SMEwith over 35 years in quality and manufacturing technology.He is recognized expert in dimensional metrology, measurement systems analysis, and process control.As a member of the Technical Writing Group for the AIAG,he provide significant contributions to the automotive industry MSA Reference Manual, 3rd edition.    Mitutoyo and its Institute of Metrology is a world-wide organization. We are proud to state that more than 200,000 engineers have attended our dimensional metrology seminars to date.  If you wish to register or if you have additional questions, please call us at (630) 820-9666.