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8-Disciplines Problem Solving
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Failure Modes In Measurement Systems
•Linearity
•Accuracy
•Repeatability
•Reproducibility
•Correlation for duplicate gages
•Gages may be needed prior to gage sign-off at subcontractor plant or any in-house pilot runs
Measurement
Instrument
Environment
Material
Inspector
Methods
Sample Preparation
Sample Collection
Parallax
Reproducibility
Training
Practice
Ergonomics
Test Method
Workmanship
Samples
Standards
Discrimination
Repeatability
Bias
Calibration
Linearity
Vibration
Lighting
Temperature
Humidity
These are some  of the variables in a measurement system. What others can you think of?