Calibration Management, Gage Management, Gauge Reliability, Quality Management
What is Gauge Reliability? Gauge Reliability is the probability that, when calibration is due, the “before” check will find the as-found condition to be “IN” (usable condition) rather than “OUT.” If found “IN,” the gauge will undergo a preventive maintenance procedure...
Calibration Management, Gage Management, Gauge Reliability, Quality Management
Gauge reliability is used to measure whether a gauge is calibrated too often or not often enough. Obviously, calibrating too often is a waste of money. Not calibrating often enough would mean that the gauges will have more frequent failures. Gauge reliability is the...
Calibration Management, FDA, Gage Management, ISO, Quality Management, Software Selection, Standards Compliance
There are many reasons why companies use spreadsheets to document and control their calibration devices; spreadsheets are easy to learn and there is a perception that spreadsheets are inexpensive because they are readily available as part of software productivity...
Calibration Management, Gage Management, ISO, Quality Management, Standards Compliance
The ISO certification auditing process can be daunting, especially if the auditor is going to be evaluating your company’s gage management processes based on data housed in your Excel spreadsheets or hand-written documents and note cards stuffed in 3-ring binders. The...
Calibration Management, Gage Management, Quality Management, Software Selection
Choose the right Calibration Management Software the first time. So much software, so little time. Searching for the perfect software solution can be frustrating and may seem like a drain on resources; the flip side is that with all the software available today, there...
Calibration Management, Gage Management, Gage Uncertainty, Measurement Uncertainty, MSA, Quality Management
All manufacturing companies that get audited require some or all of their calibration certificates to specify the calibration uncertainty. At a minimum, some manufacturers only need certified uncertainty for gages that are reference standards, which are used to...
