A basic tool in ensuring the traceability of a measurement is the calibration of a measuring instrument or reference material. Calibration determines the performance characteristics of an instrument or reference material. It is achieved by means of a direct comparison against measurement standards or certified reference materials. A calibration certificate is issued and, in most cases, a sticker is attached to the calibrated instrument.
Three main reasons for having an instrument calibrated :
Therefore, Instrument Calibration is an essential duty to achieve in every company owning and using some measuring instruments.
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