Differences between Calibration, Verification and Validation in Measurement Process
Calibration, verification, and validation are always used or read in every measurement related topic. When I was just starting out in this calibration environment, I was always confused on how or when to use each term. There were so many … Read More
6 Important Uses of a Resistance Box in Calibration
One of the most utilized components in electronics is the resistor. It is found in every electronics device where its main purpose is to resist or limit the flow of current. This is one of the major uses of a … Read More
Preventive Maintenance in Calibration
One of the main goals in every industry whether in manufacturing or in service, is to have a smooth and reliable operation of every equipment or machine used. One way to achieve this goal is to implement a quality control … Read More
5 Useful Setups on How to Calibrate a Temperature Transmitter
Based on my visits to most manufacturing industries, the temperature transmitter is one of the process instruments that can be normally seen. Each is using either a thermocouple sensor or a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) sensor, where the majority of … Read More
3 Ways to Calibrate a Pressure Transmitter That You Can Easily Apply
During my learning days, when I hear a pressure transmitter (and other transmitters), it seems it is a very complicated instrument to calibrate (How about you?). . But when I already learned and experience calibrating it, I can say that … Read More
Intermediate Check Guide: How to Maintain Confidence in Your Reference Standards Over Time
on-site calibration of a tanker
Calibration Audit Questions and Audit Sequence That We Need to Know
As a calibration tech or Engineer, our responsibility does not end after we performed instrument calibration. One of our responsibility is also to respond to or support an audit. As per my experience, the most audited processes in the manufacturing … Read More
Differential Pressure Level Gauge Calibration Setup and Procedure
Pressure gauges have various types and usage, and one of this was a differential pressure gauge. A differential pressure gauge is not just used to measure and display a pressure reading but it is also used as an instrument to … Read More
Dial Thermometer Calibration Procedure using a Metrology Well
Calibration of thermometer is very common not just in very industries but even at home. Have you seen an oven with a temperature indicator that looks like a simple clock or a pressure gauge? Or simply watch a cooking scenario … Read More
3 WAYS TO DETERMINE THE TOLERANCE OF INSTRUMENTS WITH A CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE – If the Tolerance is Not Given
I was messaged by one of my reader about a question related to my previous post about “How to Interpret a Calibration Certificate”. See the post here. It is a good question because I did not cover it on the … Read More
