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Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide general instructions for the calibration
of calipers including dial, vernier, digital, or a combination thereof.
Scope
All calipers used to measure, gage, test, inspect and control part compliance to
customer specifications and drawings.
Procedure
Preliminary Instructions and Notes
3. The caliper will hereafter be referred to as the Instrument Under Test (IUT).
5. Visually examine the IUT for any condition that could cause errors in the
calibration.
8. Use extreme care when removing dirt, fingerprints and other foreign
substances so that cleaning solutions do not enter internal portions of the
IUT.
Reference Material
Applicable Manufacturers Manual or Brochures.
Specifications
The specifications of the IUT are determined by the applicable manufacturer's
documentation. If the manufacturer's documentation is not available, then the
specifications identified in this procedure are used.
Equipment Required
The Standards listed below should be selected on the basis of their higher
accuracy level when compared to the unit under test. Equivalent Standards must
be equal to or better than the Minimum-Use-Specification.
Cleaning solution
Gage oil
Detailed Procedure
1. Carefully examine all gaging surfaces for nicks, burrs, scratches, wear or
other signs of mishandling that may affect accuracy of the instrument.
Remove any positive surface imperfections utilizing a hard arkansas stone.
3. Check O.D. jaws when in the closed position. Hold calipers to light source
and visually examine for light between the jaws. Light will not be seen if
jaws are parallel.
4. Check I.D. knife-edge jaws for wear when in the closed position. Caliper
must be positioned squarely in line of sight to detect air gaps or surface
imperfections between jaws.
5. Verify zero setting of caliper by observing the indicated reading with jaws
in the closed position. If caliper does not read 0.000, dial calipers can be
easily adjusted to zero by loosening the bezel lock screw, then rotating
bezel to align the zero graduation to the pointer. Some vernier calipers have
sliding scales that may be adjusted.
6. Check the step-measuring feature (if model is of this type) using gage
blocks. Note dial readings when checked at zero and at the measured value
of the gage block(s).
7. Check depth measuring feature (if model is of this type) using gage blocks.
Note readings when checked at zero and at the measured value of the gage
block(s).
8. If any defects have been found at this point that would affect accuracy or
function of the gage, discontinue calibration and refer to section 3.6 for
remedial action.
11. Label each instrument with calibration date, due date and person
performing calibration.
Gage Correction
Any gage exceeding specified tolerances at any time during calibration shall be
repaired and recalibrated, returned as is for restricted use, or scrapped.