How to Differentiate Calibration, Verification, and Validation?
I have received the below comments in relation to the last post about the differences between calibration, verification, and validation. These are the comments: Can you give an example instrument with a specification that we can determine or differentiate calibration, … Read More
Elements In Implementing an Internal Calibration Laboratory
Have you performed in-house calibration to calibrate your instruments and implemented it well? Calibration is one of the most important processes when quality is in mind, either engaged directly or indirectly in manufacturing a product or providing services. Almost all … Read More
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