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98 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK LARRY BOROWSKI CALIBRATION CYCLES: TIME vs USAGE from page 26 This would indicate that the 20% of the most frequently used instruments should be calibrated more often than the less frequently used 80%. If all the instruments are being calibrated on the same cycle based only on elapsed time, then the most frequently used gages are probably not being calibrated often enough, while the bulk of the gages are being calibrated too frequently. Furthermore, some gages may not even be used in between calibration cycles. Most quality systems will require each instrument or gage to have a unique identifier that should be affixed to the instrument. This can either be permanently etched or printed on a sticker and affixed to the gage. Each instrument typically also needs a sticker or indication of when it was last calibrated and when it is due for the next calibration. This is most easily done by date (i.e. time based), but can also be done based on usage if you have a method of tracking. Take a threaded plug gage for instance. Time does not wear a plug gage out, usage does. A calibration cycle based on usage for a threaded plug gage is probably the most efficient and cost effective way to meet this requirement. Sometimes usage is not practical, so time is the best solution. Take a caliper used by a machinist as an example. The machinist uses their caliper every day, multiple times a day. If they had to track usage every time they picked up the caliper to spot check a feature, they would spend more time tracking usage than measuring parts. In this case, time would be the best calibration cycle, and you may even institute weekly or monthly in process checks that can be performed at the operator level. This could simply be the operator measuring a 1.0” gage block or known size gage pin on a regular schedule to help reduce the risk of going out of specification between formal calibration cycles. Adjusting Your Calibration Cycles Nothing says you cannot adjust your calibration cycles on a regular basis. In fact, I would encourage you to adjust your calibration cycles based on findings during calibration. This both helps optimizing time and money spent on maintaining a quality program. If a gage is found to be out of specification during a calibration cycle, the instrument should be adjusted back into compliance if applicable, then the cycle shortened. If an instrument has a history of 2 or 3 calibrations never going out of adjustment, then it might make sense to decrease the frequency of calibration based on what history is showing you. By continually adjusting your calibration cycles based on historical data, you can save time and money by not calibrating gages that don’t need to be calibrated. You can also save the same, by not chasing down suspect product because you don’t know when your instrument fell out of tolerance, nor what may have been checked since the last passing calibration. I believe the most cost effective calibration systems use a mixture of calibration cycles based on time and usage, and are continually audited to optimize these cycles. It takes time and energy to build a good efficient quality system, but once established, and monitored, the cost savings over the years can be substantial in both time and money. LARRY BOROWSKI | GREENSLADE & COMPANY INC
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 99 NATIONAL FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION 3020 Old Ranch Parkway #300, Seal Beach CA 90740 TEL 562-799-5509 EMAIL nfda@nfda-fastener.org WEB www.nfda-fastener.org NFDA LOOKS AHEAD TO 2024 by Amy Nijjar The National Fastener Distributors Association has announced the 2024 calendar of events: March 20, 2024 May 15, 2024 June 12-14, 2024 October 2, 2024 ASSOCIATION ARTICLE CEO/Executive Virtual Roundtable Discussions Virtual Program Annual Meeting/ESPS, Irving, TX Virtual Program October 16-18, 2024 Executive Summit December 5, 2024 San Diego, CA NFDA/YFP Virtual Holiday Celebration Be sure to save the dates! For more information about NFDA and its activities, visit www.nfda-fastener.org Join Us For The YFP/NFDA Virtual Holiday Celebration Please join us for this fun and festive virtual event on December 14, 2023. Be ready to enjoy some spirits, play some classic holiday trivia on an easy-to-use platform, socialize with industry peers, and enjoy the jolly holiday mood. Attendees registered by December 6th will receive a complimentary gift package (while supplies last). It’s sure to be a good time for all! This event is free, but registration is required. Register today at www.nfda-fastener.org. NATIONAL FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION
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