Factors Affecting Measurement Systems
Factors might include:
- Equipment: measuring instrument, calibration, fixturing, etc.
- People: operators, training, education, skill, care
- Process: test method, specification
- Samples: materials, items to be tested (sometimes called "parts"), sampling plan, sample preparation, etc.
- Environment: temperature, humidity, conditioning, pre-conditioning,
- Management: training programs, metrology system, support of people, support of quality management system, etc.
These can be plotted in a "fishbone" Ishikawa diagram to help identify potential sources of measurement variation.
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