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Carefully consider calibration: take a hard look at the reasons to move calibration in house.

Publication: Quality
Publication Date: 01-SEP-04
Format: Online - approximately 776 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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Editor's note: This is the first installment in a multipart series regarding manufacturers doing their own calibration. The series will look at the reasons why a manufacturer might make this choice, as well as some of the considerations that must be taken into account when embarking on this of...

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Why would a manufacturer want to do his calibration in house?

The answer to such a question may be as simple as, "I don't trust outside labs." Or, an outside lab may be trustworthy, but they're too expensive. High costs from outside labs may be because a manufacturer requests a great amount of detail on calibration reports, some of which is not required by...

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