Below are listings of one of the largest gage calibration facilities in the country, and notice nowhere does it call for a specific type of gage:
Calibration Parameter / Equipment
Outside Diameter
Inside Diameter
Length
Depth / Height
I have tried to reason with the auditor but there comes the time when one just has take a deep breath and let it go. I can sleep at night as everyone knows what my intentions and actions are, and I don't plan to change auditors since this is my initial registration for IATF 16949. I will work with this man for the next three years. It may be a hate / hate relationship but that is ok. Quality people can deal with anything. And who says auditors get no respect....