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Free MSA Study

Document measurement system analysis for [gauge/inspection method]

Study Scope Measurement System Parts and Appraisers Method Results Acceptance Decision Improvement Actions

MSA Study

Use this template to document measurement system analysis for [gauge/inspection method].

Template Metadata

Field Details
Category Automotive
Owner [Team or owner]
Version [Version number]
Effective Date [Date]
Review Cycle [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based]
Status [Draft / In Review / Approved]

Study Scope

Identify characteristic, part number, customer, process, gauge, tolerance, and study objective.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Measurement System

Describe fixture, gauge resolution, calibration status, environment, and measurement procedure.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Parts and Appraisers

List part sample selection, appraisers, trials, and expected process variation coverage.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Method

State study type such as variable GRR, attribute agreement, bias, linearity, or stability.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Results

Report percent GRR, ndc, repeatability, reproducibility, bias, or agreement metrics as applicable.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Acceptance Decision

Compare results to customer or AIAG acceptance criteria and state production use decision.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Improvement Actions

List required gauge, fixture, method, training, or environment improvements. Keep calculations summarized and include a clear pass, conditional, or fail decision.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review and Signoff

Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.

Role Name Date Notes
Preparer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Reviewer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Approver [Name] [Date] [Notes]

Template Structure

What the MSA Study Includes

Use this automotive template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Study Scope

Identify characteristic, part number, customer, process, gauge, tolerance, and study objective.

2

Measurement System

Describe fixture, gauge resolution, calibration status, environment, and measurement procedure.

3

Parts and Appraisers

List part sample selection, appraisers, trials, and expected process variation coverage.

4

Method

State study type such as variable GRR, attribute agreement, bias, linearity, or stability.

5

Results

Report percent GRR, ndc, repeatability, reproducibility, bias, or agreement metrics as applicable.

6

Acceptance Decision

Compare results to customer or AIAG acceptance criteria and state production use decision.

7

Improvement Actions

List required gauge, fixture, method, training, or environment improvements. Keep calculations summarized and include a clear pass, conditional, or fail decision.

Recommended Structure

Write an automotive measurement system analysis report. Structure with these Markdown sections:

Study Scope

Identify characteristic, part number, customer, process, gauge, tolerance, and study objective.

Measurement System

Describe fixture, gauge resolution, calibration status, environment, and measurement procedure.

Parts and Appraisers

List part sample selection, appraisers, trials, and expected process variation coverage.

Method

State study type such as variable GRR, attribute agreement, bias, linearity, or stability.

Results

Report percent GRR, ndc, repeatability, reproducibility, bias, or agreement metrics as applicable.

Acceptance Decision

Compare results to customer or AIAG acceptance criteria and state production use decision.

Improvement Actions

List required gauge, fixture, method, training, or environment improvements.

Keep calculations summarized and include a clear pass, conditional, or fail decision.

Example Filled Template

MSA Study - Brake Bracket Hole Position Gauge

Study Scope

Characteristic: Datum B hole position
Part: BB-1182
Tolerance: 0.30 mm true position
Gauge: CMM program CMM-BB1182-04

Parts and Appraisers

10 production parts, 3 appraisers, 3 trials per appraiser.

Results

Metric Result Criterion
Percent GRR 8.6 percent Less than 10 percent
ndc 7 5 or greater

Acceptance Decision

Measurement system is acceptable for PPAP dimensional reporting.

Improvement Actions

Add probe qualification check at shift start to maintain stability.

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Q: What is a mSA Study?

A: A mSA Study is a structured document for document measurement system analysis for [gauge/inspection method].

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