Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Understanding Calibration Services

By Carey Bourdier


Whether you know it or not, proper calibration has an immense effect upon the world in which we live. Every piece of machinery used in all types of production must be calibrated precisely in order to run properly. If machines, tools and optical instruments are not calibrated the result could be a product that does not work the way it should and in some situations, this can result in catastrophic failure.

A comparison of two separate measurements is a basic definition of calibration. For example, a theodolite is something you might have, which is an optical instrument needed by professionals such as surveyors for angle measurement. In order to ensure that the angles are being precisely measured, your theodolite will have to be calibrated. It will be tested by using another device that also has been calibrated to standard measurements.

Naturally, thousands of devices and optical instruments and machinery need calibration and the theodolite is just one of them. A few other items might include the printing presses that create newspaper and books. Barometers and humidifiers also must be calibrated. Weight sets and optical instruments all need calibration. In order to run properly, your car or truck must be calibrated. For example, with regards to your speedometer, in order for it to make sure that it is showcasing the speed correctly, calibration must be ensured.

Certification is required for many types of machines and even optical instruments in many nations, and in order to obtain a certificate, you will need to call in a calibration service company. This might be necessary when you have added a new machine or instrument into your production line.

Often, if a device has been repaired or altered, then calibration services are needed. In addition, some items require certification and calibration services after a specific period of use. For instance, maybe your piece of machinery requires calibration services every year or perhaps every other year. In these cases, you will want to contact an expert in calibration services for your specific instrument or machine.

The team at Warren Knight, for instance, offers many different types of calibration service. Warren Knight also provides repair services for angle measuring instruments, optical instruments and other devices. Additionally, while your equipment is being repaired, this company can rent many pieces of equipment. Often people will rent items they don't possess, as well, such as certain types of levels, inclinometers or clinometers, total stations, slope lasers, theodolites and more.




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