What to Do When an Instrument Is Found Out of Tolerance During Calibration
Review what to do after an out-of-tolerance calibration result, from controlling equipment use and checking past measurements to documenting return to service.
Review what to do after an out-of-tolerance calibration result, from controlling equipment use and checking past measurements to documenting return to service.
Learn when to use GO/NO-GO gages, when numerical measurements are needed, and what to consider when choosing plug, ring and thread gages for inspection.
Compare metrology fixture requirements for CMM and vision inspection, including part support, feature access, repeatable loading and setup documentation.
Prepare for first article inspection with a checklist covering drawings, sample identification, reporting requirements and questions for your inspection provider.
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Key Takeaways Measurement disagreements can come from the instrument, method, operator, workpiece or environment. Calibration provides evidence about instrument performance;...