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Topics in Metrology
Martin Turner B.Sc. (Eng) Ph.D.
Engineering and Measurement Consultant
12 Goodman Place, Cherrybrook, NSW 2126, Australia
Tel: 0403-007 305 (International: +61-403-007 305)
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mjturner at biccard.com
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1 Why calibrate? Why do we need ISO 17025?
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Example
1.3 Comment
1.4 Calibration
1.5 Obtaining a calibration in which we have confidence
1.6 ISO 17025
1.7 Calibration intervals
1.8 Discussion
1.8.1 Guarantees and probabilities
1.9 Conclusions
2 ISO 9001, ISO 17025, calibration and traceability
2.1 Summary
2.2 Introduction
2.3 ISO 17025 (1999)
2.4 ISO 17025 accreditation
2.4.1 Costs
2.4.2 Errors
2.5 Calibration, uncertainty and traceability
2.5.1 Traceability
2.5.2 Competence as an essential component of traceability
2.5.3 Uncertainty as an essential component of traceability
2.5.4 Summary: Essential components of traceability
2.6 Discussion
2.7 Conclusions
3 Calibration and adjustment
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Adjustable instruments
3.3 Non-adjustable instruments
3.4 Conclusion
4 ISO 9001 certified calibration labs
4.1 Introduction
4.2 ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
4.3 Discussion
4.3.1 ISO 17025 revision
4.4 Conclusions
5 Uncertainty and proficiency testing
5.1 Commercial reality
5.2 ISO 17025 and NATA requirements for proficiency testing
5.3 Evaluation of proficiency tests
5.4 Discussion
5.5 Conclusions
6 Errors, corrections and uncertainty
6.1 Summary
6.2 Introduction
7 References and web links
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2003-11-09
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