Gage Calibration Stickers in harsh environments - Are Calibration Stickers Required

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CliffK

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Re: "Calibration Stickers"

It's not uncommon. The sticker can just be used to let users know the calibration status, while the engraved number is a permanent identification allowing the calibration status to be ascertained if the sticker comes off. In such a case the sticker is a convenience, not a necessity.
Agree with the sticker as a convenience.

I just have a positive prejudice against having the same data in two places...
 
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joshua_sx1

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Re: Gage Calibration Stickers in harsh environments - Are Calibration Stickers Requir

I have seen one semi-conductor company use barcode for identification & traceability of their measuring devices… once you scanned it, it’ll give you everything you need about that measuring devices e.g. calibration due date, result of the latest 3 calibrations performed, the person who performed the calibration, repair history (if there is), who repair it, even the supplier and the date when it was purchased is included in the date, etc…

Although it is a controlled environment since it is a semi-conductor production and they have practically no problem with sticker being washed-away (the sticker btw, is also some type of heavy-duty sticker – the one that cannot easily tear-off unless you intentionally tear it off)… and as their preventive, not only barcode sticker is attached to their measuring devices but the equipment unique identification number is also engraved into the measuring devices (wherever possible) where you can manually enter into their database and will give you the same information… quite systematic management there huh?
 
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David DeLong

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Re: Gage Calibration Stickers in harsh environments - Are Calibration Stickers Requir

In one screw machine plant where cutting oil seemed to be everywhere, the calibration system used oil based color coding to reflect the due date.

Once a measuring devise, such as a micrometer, has had its calibration confirmed, the old paint color was scraped off and a new color code for the next due date was applied with a tooth pick. It would take a few minutes for the paint to dry but it would actually stay on the instrument where a sticker would come off. I believe there were 3 colors with the combination of colors reflecting their due dates.

Today, I don't really think that the instrument would require a calibration sticker as long as the instrument was uniquely identified and complete records were attainable.

In a harsh environment such as a screw machining operation and the quality system required stickers, the color coding approach is a good alternative.
 
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Bob the QE

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Re: Gage Calibration Stickers in harsh environments - Are Calibration Stickers Requir

After reading these posts and seeing that these are all over a year old I thought I would ask the experts; have there been any new technologies in the area of labeling in harsh environments? One idea that I find interesting is the bar code with maybe a little twist for me (K.I.S.S):). I would be looking at a very simple type of label, ID # would really be all I need because that would tie back to the actual cert. The driver here is keeping the label attached, especially on ring gages and thread rings where you can't put anything through the middle. Do they make these types of gages with pre-drilled holes on the OD that you could put a tie wrap or wire through?

I always enjoy the feedback, info and ideas I get from the pro's here at the cove.:applause:
 
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