Too much measurement uncertainty leads to incorrect conformity decisions, incorrect assessment of machines and production processes, poorer process quality and thus, increased production and testing effort.
The third edition of VDA Volume 5 was published in July 2021, and the associated Practical Guide was published in April 2022. The 3rd edition is much more than an editorial revision, as the project group, formed from automotive manufacturers and suppliers, incorporates all practical experience since the introduction of the first VDA Volume 5 in 2003 into the redesign. Chapters on the planning and management of measurement and inspection processes have also been included.
There are very good reasons for good measurement and inspection processes, because too much measurement uncertainty leads to: