In my last column I noted that I would give some hints to help you avoid problems with assigning and applying acceptance limits, so let’s go back to square one.
When you add a new micrometer, for example, to your inspection equipment you will create a gage record which will show the unique tool number you have assigned to it. Your record should have room to note a few or all of the following: make, model number, capacity and/or measuring range as well as how precise you expect it to be—all the things you will have considered when selecting whatever you have bought, borrowed or stolen for your needs.