Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Evaluating Capability Indices of a Measurement System defined by a Simple Linear Profile

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 Department of Industrial Engineering, Kosar University of Bojnord, Bojnord, Iran.
2 Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract
Measurement system capability analysis (MSCA) is vital for enhancing process and quality performance, yet its use when the system is defined by a simple linear profile (SLP), has not been investigated. Existing studies on SLP MSCA primarily concentrate on profile parameters, establishing precision-tolerance ratio (PTR) criteria for both intercept and slope but neglect the critical influence of specification limits (SLs) on PTR accuracy. This paper presents a novel evaluation framework for SLP measurement systems. By introducing a new method for calculating SLs for profile parameters, the study proposes a modified PTR criterion and extends process capability indices (PCIs) for measurement profiles. Compared to existing approaches, our proposed indices enable a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of measurement system performance by incorporating both accuracy and precision, as well as appropriately determined SLs for profile parameters. A case study in spring manufacturing validates the effectiveness of these indices in industrial contexts.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 20 October 2025

  • Receive Date 14 January 2025
  • Revise Date 07 August 2025
  • Accept Date 20 October 2025