Calibration is the process of checking and adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument by comparing it with a known and traceable standard. The goal is to ensure that the instrument gives correct and reliable results within specified limits.
Calibration Services refer to professional services offered by accredited labs or companies to:
Verify instrument accuracy
Adjust instruments if necessary
Issue calibration certificates
Maintain traceability to national or international standards (e.g., ISO, NABL, NIST)
These services are crucial for industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.
This involves calibrating physical equipment such as:
Weighing machines
Pressure gauges
Thermometers
Flow meters
Electrical meters
Goal: Ensure the equipment functions accurately over time, especially when used for production, testing, or inspection.
This focuses on measuring instruments like:
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Micrometers
Spectrometers
Temperature sensors
It involves checking the instrument’s readings against a reference standard and adjusting as needed to eliminate errors.
This means calibration is done in compliance with international standards, such as:
ISO/IEC 17025 – For testing and calibration laboratories
ISO 9001 – For quality management systems
Benefits:
Traceable and reliable results
Recognized globally
Required for audits and compliance
These are high-accuracy calibration services tailored for industries or applications that require extremely tight tolerances, such as:
Aerospace
Medical devices
Semiconductor manufacturing
Research labs
Precision calibration ensures the smallest possible measurement uncertainty using advanced standards and high-end equipment.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Calibration | Process of verifying and adjusting instrument accuracy |
| Calibration Services | Professional services for calibration and certification |
| Equipment Calibration | Calibration of machines and tools used in production |
| Instrument Calibration | Calibration of precise measurement instruments |
| ISO Certified Calibration | Calibration done as per ISO standards (e.g., ISO 17025) |
| Precision Calibration | High-accuracy calibration for critical applications |