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Atlas Copco Quality Assurance Calibration Services

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Increase quality, reduce rework and minimize the risk of liability costs

Atlas Copco Calibration Services

Professional torque and angle calibrations increase quality and reduce rework and risk of liability costs. Performed by our calibration experts, all Atlas Copco calibrations fulfill global and national requirements. 

What we provide:

  • Atlas Copco Tool calibration certificates following relevant standards
  • Both lab and on-site calibration services
  • Functional test before calibration
  • Calibration including adjustment where applicable
  • Performed only with traceable reference equipment
  • Calibration due-date reminder
  • Retrievable calibration certificates for at least 10 years
  • Atlas Copco Tool Calibration service is always included in EasyStart and ToolCover.

What is Atlas Copco Tool Calibration?

We provide professional torque and angle calibrations performed by our certified technicians.

Why do tools need to be calibrated?

Tools and measurement equipment lose accuracy over time, and calibration is the first important step to maintaining their quality and performance. Additionally, proof of traceability is required in case of failures.

What are the benefits of tool calibration?

Tool calibration provides traceability assurance and minimizes the risk of rework, warranty, recall costs, liability claims, or reputation damages. Professional calibration services secure your quality and reduces scrap and rework in production.

What's included?

Atlas Copco lab or on-site calibration services are performed by certified technicians and provide you with certificates following global and national standards.

How much does tool calibration cost?

The cost of tool calibration at Atlas Copco varies based on the tool's condition and specific requirements. A technician will review the tool and determine the costs for your calibration.

Can I calibrate my own torque tools?

While individuals can calibrate their own torque tools using calibration equipment, they won't receive the proper certifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

     

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How often should I calibrate tools?

Based upon the international guideline from ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation), the calibration interval depends on several factors, including frequency of usage, required accuracy, and the internal quality requirements of your company. The customer’s quality management system should define the calibration interval, such as ISO9001. However, if there is no quality or regulatory requirement, we recommend calibration every 12 months for tools and measuring equipment. In many safety-critical or medical applications, the guidelines require an interval of 3 to 6 months.

Calibration is included in our preventive maintenance programs, namely ToolCover.

What is the difference between factory and accredited calibration?

Only ISO 17025 accredited providers can perform accredited quality assurance calibrations. The measuring equipment must be traceable to national standards, and measurement uncertainty stated. There are more stringent demands concerning the process, system, training of the technicians, and regularly performed audits. On the other hand, factory quality assurance calibration can be performed by non-accredited providers. This is often a simplified testing procedure, not necessarily traceable and based on national/international standards, and it does not include measurement uncertainties. 

What are common calibration lab standards? What is ISO 17025?

When considering calibration, you need to be sure that your tools and measuring equipment are in good hands. ISO/IEC 17025 is a standard defining competence for lab and field calibrations, and it is the core requirement to become an accredited calibration provider. Several OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) use the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949 - International Automotive Task Force. It defines requirements for automotive industry suppliers, stating that calibration must be performed by an accredited lab.  

What are common tool calibration standards?

ISO 5393 is an extensive performance test method for power tools, and the Machine Capability Test follows selected parts of this extensive standard. German OEMs developed a new Machine Capability Test standard, VDI/VDE 2645–2, that can define a certification by either certifying the entire tool or certifying the tool for a particular application only. Moreover, this norm covers not only torque but also angle calibration. 

What are common quality assurance calibration standards?

ISO 6789 is an accredited calibration for wrenches covering electronic, dual, and click wrenches. EURAMET/cg-14 is today the only widespread standard for accredited calibration of torque transducers for Quality Control. Most markets apply national standards for accredited Quality Assurance calibrations based on this procedure. Also worth mentioning is VDI/VDE 2648 for angle calibration of quality assurance equipment: this standard is used globally due to the lack of international standards. 

    

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