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Beyond Calibration: What a Calibration Sticker May (And May Not) Tell You

While calibration has been with us as long as gages, the concept of a third party performing regular calibrations is relatively recent.

Mike Zecchino Jeff Dax Mark Cobb

August 30, 2025

Gages need calibration, but an annual calibration sticker can mislead non-experts. In addition to regular calibration, proper maintenance, operation, and frequent result verification are crucial. The best practices outlined in this article will help ensure reliable measurements during and between calibrations.

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Articles by Mark Cobb

Beyond Calibration: What a Calibration Sticker May (And May Not) Tell You

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