K
I am a calibration supervisor for a auto parts maker. Right now, over 50% of our workforce is laid off. All of the gage technicians were laid off because the plant managers said the gages were not being used so they weren't showing any wear. The Quality Manager gave me an approval for calibrations to fall past due except for the ones currently being used. After more than a month the technicians were called back to catch up on past due calibrations.
Our gage intervals are based on the length of time such as 6 months, one year etc.
Recently, one of our gage suppliers mentioned the use of bar coding gages on usage instead of time. Our gage system does have the option of usage verses time. Although this would eliminate the use of employed gage technicians, it would benefit the company.
Does anyone know about this method of gage calibration, how it works or where I can get more information?
Thank you
Kat
Our gage intervals are based on the length of time such as 6 months, one year etc.
Recently, one of our gage suppliers mentioned the use of bar coding gages on usage instead of time. Our gage system does have the option of usage verses time. Although this would eliminate the use of employed gage technicians, it would benefit the company.
Does anyone know about this method of gage calibration, how it works or where I can get more information?
Thank you
Kat