study of the effects of selected elements of a measurement process (i.e., people, machines, tools, methods, materials, environment) on accuracy, precision, and uncertainty of measurement

Note 1 to entry: Applicable MSA studies can be established by several methods (e.g., bias assessment, measuring tools gage repeatability and reproducibility [Gage R&R], measurement uncertainty analysis).

Note 2 to entry: It should be demonstrated that all measurement and inspection methods included in the inspection plan are suitable, and able to respond to the customer’s cadences.

[SOURCE: Adapted from EN 9145]

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