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Calibration
We are an old textile plant with a gazillion gauges on our machines. Currently we have the yardage clocks and temperature guages on all machines calibrated. Every 1000 yard roll we produce is tested in the lab for shrinkage, color, weight etc. before it is inspected and shipped to our customers. These test take place while the machine is running. All the test equipment in the lab is calibrated by an outside source. If a product fails a lab test the machine operator is notified and adjustments are made (speed, temperature, etc.) These guages on the machines are used as a guide or "starting point". Do we have to have all the guages in the plant calibrated for QS9000?
We are an old textile plant with a gazillion gauges on our machines. Currently we have the yardage clocks and temperature guages on all machines calibrated. Every 1000 yard roll we produce is tested in the lab for shrinkage, color, weight etc. before it is inspected and shipped to our customers. These test take place while the machine is running. All the test equipment in the lab is calibrated by an outside source. If a product fails a lab test the machine operator is notified and adjustments are made (speed, temperature, etc.) These guages on the machines are used as a guide or "starting point". Do we have to have all the guages in the plant calibrated for QS9000?