VDA 5:2021

Measurement and testing processes, suitability, planning and management: 

VDA Volume 5 - After more than a decade, it was time for a fundamental revision of one of the standard works on measurement and test process suitability. In order to achieve better applicability in practice for the user, the focus in the creation of the 3rd edition of VDA Volume 5, with the new title "Measurement and testing processes, suitability, planning and management", was on the comprehensibility of the Methodology. VDA Volume 5 has been completely revised and updated with the change notices collected in the VDA QMC since 2011. The current changes in the standard environment and technical developments have been incorporated into the revision.

The 3rd edition of VDA 5 has been amended in the following aspects:

•          Clarification of terms and definitions closely following VIM and ISO 3534-1
•          Process transparency from the engineering of the measuring system to the capability of the measurement and inspection processes
•          Strategies for harmonization with the AIAG Core Tool MSA (4th Edition)
•          Recommendations for the procurement of measuring systems (for example, specifications)
•          Transferability of proof of capability
•          Handling of unsuitable measuring systems/measurement processes
•          Handling of fine tolerances (FT or FT rule)
•          Procedure for insufficient sample sizes in the "measuring system" and "measurement process" trials.
•          Procedure for small pre-series and production lots in development and production
•          Consideration and assessment of the continuous capability using stability measurements

VDA 5 and other VDA Standards are not available in PDF format