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Our SPC software, SPC for Excel, contains a Measurement Systems Analysis/Gage R&R component that determines if the measurement process is acceptable. It is based on the techniques outlined in Measurement Systems Analysis (AIAG), 3rd edition, and Evaluating the Measurement Process (Wheeler and Lyday). The MSA/Gage R&R component is also available as a stand-alone product.

The SPC software contains the variable measurement techniques as well as the attribute measurement techniques. It includes the average and range method with all the charts highlighted in the AIAG manual on measurement systems analysis. The software also contains the ANOVA method for the variable measurement system. The range method for gage R&R is included as well, determining the bias and linearity of a measurement system. Finally, attribute gage R&R is included. The features in the software are shown below.

For more information on variable measurement systems analysis, please see our four part newsletter series from September - December 2007.

MSA Features

• Average and Range Method to generate the classical gage R&R report with the following chart options:
  • Averages charts - stacked and unstacked
  • Range charts - stacked and unstacked run chart by part
  • Scatter plots
  • Whiskers charts
  • Error charts
  • Normalized histograms
  • X-Y Plots
  • Range charts for each operator
  • Operator bias chart
  • Operator consistency chart
  • Up to 25 operators
  • Up to 20 parts
  • Up to 20 trials
  • Option to base results on:
    • Tolerance
    • Total variation of parts in the study
    • Known standard deviation
• ANOVA Method that includes:
  • ANOVA table
  • Residuals plot
  • ANOVA gage R&R report
• Range Method for gage R&R
• Bias Method - Independent Sample Method
• Bias Method - Control Chart Method (checks Stability also)
• Linearity Method
• Attribute Gage R&R that includes:
  • Effectiveness table (attribute gage R&R report)
  • Cross-tabulations
  • Kappa values