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Measurement Control
 BW (Ben) Marguglio

Audience

This seminar is designed for those having responsibility for the calibration control management system and for inspection and test planning (particularly for the selection of measurement devices). Those having responsibility for inspection and test also will gain a related learning experience.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this seminar, one will be able to:
• Understand and use the terminology of measurement control;
• Design and implement a measurement control management system consisting of the elements listed in the "Outline", below;
• Recognize considerations in selecting measurement devices.

Outline

 1.   Sources of measurement error
2.   Meanings of precision, bias, accuracy and resolution
3.   Calibration control standard
4.   Measurement control policy
5.   Elements of a calibration procedure
6.   Criteria for the selection of calibration intervals and standardized intervals
7.   Calibration traceability to national laboratories
8.   Types and use of decals and seals
9.   Procurement of measurement devices
10. Handling and transportation of measurement devices
11. Calibration and recall records
12. Multiple or ratio of device accuracy to characteristic tolerance spread
13. Effect of environment
14. Operator training
15. Recall
16. Corrective action
17. Measurement pinch

Handouts

 • Copy of the visual aids
• Copy of the 32-page chapter on “Measurement Control” from B.W. (Ben) Marguglio’s book, with examples of a management system procedure, a detailed calibration procedure, and a schedule of calibration intervals.
• Certificate of Completion, with Continuing Education Units

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