Hard facts

Calibration and standards

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  • Calibration means that a measurement is performed in which the measured object (test specimen or calibration object) is compared with the values of a better and traceable standard according to a documented method.
  • The result of the calibration is expressed with deviation and measurement uncertainty so that the calibration result is also traceable.
  • The calibration is intended to ensure that the hardness tester, which is also relevant for the product quality, produces the “right” results.