What is Dimensional Calibration?
Dimensional calibration of instruments used to determine physical dimensions, such as length, angles, shape, position and microgeometry, ensures the accuracy and precision of measurements. At Applus+ Laboratories, we offer both in-laboratory and on-site calibration services, operating under the ISO 17025 standard and with ENAC accreditation. This guarantees the goodness of the measurements and that they are traceable to international standards, ensuring reliability in industrial and scientific applications.
Dimensional Measurement Units
Applus+ Laboratories calibrates dimensional measurement instruments and equipment in the following units of measurement, covering a wide range of applications and ensuring high accuracy:
- Length: Up to 1,000 mm for most instruments, and up to 2,500 mm for calipers and micrometers.
- Angle: Accurate calibration of protractors and clinometers.
- Form and position: Calibration of three-coordinate gauges, articulated arms, optical systems, and other form and position instruments.
- Microgeometry: Calibration of roughness meters and roughness standards.
Most Common Dimensional Instruments and Equipment
Applus+ Laboratories calibrates a wide range of dimensional measurement instruments, ensuring accurate, precise and reliable results.
- Longitudinal standard blocks and their accessories: Used for verification and calibration of other measuring instruments.
- Calipers, vertical rulers and ruler probes: Essential instruments for accurate measurements in industrial and laboratory applications.
- Lever and straight comparators: Used to measure small differences in dimensions, ensuring accuracy in quality control.
- Outside, inside and thread micrometers: High-precision instruments for measuring outside and inside dimensions of a multitude of components.
- Thread boundary gauges and smooth gauges: Used to verify compliance with critical dimensions on threaded or plain bores and dowels.
- Coordinate gauges: Advanced tactile or optical equipment for accurate three-dimensional measurements on parts and components.
- Angle and level protractors: Instruments for precise angle and level measurement in various applications.
- Profile projectors and measuring microscopes: Vision tools for detailed inspection and measurement of small and complex parts.
Dimensional Measurement
Applus+ Laboratories also measures parts and evaluates production processes.
- Dimensional measurement: Verification by drawing or CAD file of first samples, pre-series, and Cp, Cpk capacity studies.
- Reverse engineering: Starting from scans of small parts and large dimensions (sculptures, monuments, installations, buildings), we obtain the CAD drawing, useful for later improvement, reproduction, conservation, study...
Dimensional Calibration Equipment
Applus+ Laboratories also calibrates instruments used in measurement environments, ensuring their accuracy and reliability.
- Flatness tables and squares: Used to ensure flat surfaces and right angles in manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Line and straightness rulers: Basic tools to ensure accuracy in layouts and alignments.
- Roundness standards and roundness gauges: Used to verify the roundness and geometry of cylindrical components.
- Standard end bars and standard balls: Reference standards for the calibration of micrometers and other measuring instruments.
- Coating thickness gauges: Used to verify the uniformity and thickness of coatings in various industrial applications.
- Comparator calibration benches: Specialized equipment for accurate calibration of comparators and other measuring instruments.
How to Certify Dimensional Calibration Instruments?
To certify dimensional measurement instruments and equipment, follow these steps:
- Select an Accredited Laboratory: Choose Applus+ Laboratories, accredited according to ISO 17025.
- Send Instruments for Calibration: Instruments can be sent to our laboratory or our experts can perform on-site calibration.
- Calibration Process: We use traceable reference standards to test and adjust instruments, ensuring that your measurements align with recognized benchmarks.
- Receive Calibration Certificate: A detailed calibration certificate is issued, confirming that the instrument meets the required standards.
Benefits of Dimensional Calibration
Calibrating dimensional measurement instruments and equipment offers numerous benefits:
- Improved accuracy: Ensures accurate measurements for critical processes.
- Regulatory compliance: Meets stringent ISO 17025 standards.
- Reliability: Increases the reliability of measurement data.
- Traceability: Provides documented traceability to national and international standards.
- Cost Efficiency: Prevents costly errors and penalties for non-compliance.
Why Choose Applus+ Laboratories for Dimensional Calibration?
Applus+ Laboratories offers several advantages for the calibration of dimensional measurement instruments and equipment:
- Accredited expertise: We are accredited by ENAC according to ISO 17025, guaranteeing high standards of accuracy and reliability.
- Comprehensive services: Our calibration services cover a wide range of instruments and measurement variables.
- Advanced equipment: We use state-of-the-art equipment for accurate calibration.
- Experienced professionals: Highly trained personnel with extensive experience in dimensional measurements.
- Customized solutions: Services tailored to the specific needs of each customer.
- Quality Assurance: Rigorous quality controls and traceability in all calibration processes.