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We have numerous Test Gauges, Digital Calibrators, Multimeters, Thread Gages, Step Gages, etc. within our facility. Test Gauges are used on a daily basis and have a calibration date of every three months. Other gages, such as thread gages, are rarely used and have no calibration date. We only use the thread gages, step gages, and certain other measuring devices, when a pallet of parts come in to check a very small sample.
As far as I'm concerned, these particular gages have never been recalibrated/reverified since their acquisition when they were brand new years ago. They are not electrical devices and are handled and stored properly. The only label(s) on each gage range from the manufacturer, manufacturer number, size of thread, etc. There is no mention of calibration status, calibration intervals and date of next calibration.
Since these gages are rarely used, are non-electrical, and handled/stored properly, what could an external auditor do about them? Having them all recalibrated now will cost thousands of dollars. It's not cost effective just to have the auditor pleased.
Any suggestions?
As far as I'm concerned, these particular gages have never been recalibrated/reverified since their acquisition when they were brand new years ago. They are not electrical devices and are handled and stored properly. The only label(s) on each gage range from the manufacturer, manufacturer number, size of thread, etc. There is no mention of calibration status, calibration intervals and date of next calibration.
Since these gages are rarely used, are non-electrical, and handled/stored properly, what could an external auditor do about them? Having them all recalibrated now will cost thousands of dollars. It's not cost effective just to have the auditor pleased.
Any suggestions?
