Calibration Services

Calibration refers to the act of evaluating and adjusting the precision and accuracy of measurement equipment.

What is calibration?

Calibration refers to the act of evaluating and adjusting the precision and accuracy of measurement equipment. Calibration is a comparison between a known measurement (the standard) and the measurement using your instrument.

Calibration of your measuring instruments has two objectives. It checks the accuracy of the instrument and it determines the traceability of the measurement. In practice, calibration also includes repair of the device if it is out of calibration. A report is provided by the calibration expert, which shows the error in measurements with the measuring device before and after the calibration.

Why calibration is important?

The accuracy of all measuring devices degrade over time. This is typically caused by normal wear and tear. However, changes in accuracy can also be caused by electric or mechanical shock or a hazardous manufacturing environment (e.x., oils, metal chips etc.). Depending on the type of the instrument and the environment in which it is being used, it may degrade very quickly or over a long period of time. The bottom line is that, calibration improves the accuracy of the measuring device. Accurate measuring devices improve product quality.

When should you calibrate your measuring device?

A measuring device should be calibrated:

• According to recommendation of the manufacturer.
• After any mechanical or electrical shock.
• Periodically (annually, quarterly, monthly)