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Qualification at the Supplier

The gage or measurement system should be given a full dimensional layout and functional test, where applicable, at the measurement
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Preventive Maintenance Considerations

What activities should be scheduled for preventive maintenance (e.g., lubrication, vibration analysis, probe integrity, parts replacement, etc.) Much of these
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Datum Coordination

Ideally, with the current prevalence in the use of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), datums need to be coordinated (i.e.,
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A few additional questions to consider in relation to measurement planning:

 Who ought to be involved in the “needs” analysis? The flow chart and initial discussion will facilitate the identification
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Criteria for a Measurement Process Design Selection

Before a measurement system can be purchased, a detailed engineering concept of the measurement process is developed. Using the purpose
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Measurement Life Cycle

The Measurement Life Cycle concept expresses the belief that the measurement methods may change over time as one learns and
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Measurement Strategy and Planning

Planning is key and Measurement Strategy before designing and purchase of measurement equipment or systems. Many decisions made during the
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Process Setup/ Control (Funnel Experiment)

Often manufacturing operations use a single part at the beginning of the day to verify that the process is targeted.