STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

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DOCUMENT No:

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In-house Calibration
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DATE:
23.09.2013

1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide general directions for calibration.

2 Scope
This procedure covers calibration of all gauges and inspection fixtures used in INDO MIM.

3 Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Head of Quality to ensure that this procedure is followed properly.
No changes may be made to this instruction without the authorization of the Head of QA.

4 Process
4.1 In-house Calibration

4.1.1 General
Qualified personnel shall perform the calibration of gauges. Minimum Diploma in Mechanical engg
with six months experience in the calibration area shall be considered as qualified or in supervision of
calibration in charge.
Temperature and humidity of calibration room will be maintained as below
Temp: 222 and Humidity 50 10%.
Soaking of gauge shall be carried out at calibration room for about half an hour minimum.
Visual checking shall be carried out for all kind of damages or any markings over the gauge.
For all standard gauges, IS 3455 standard will be referred to decide the wear limits.
For all special gauges, respective gauge drawings will be referred to decide the wear limits.
For individual pin gauges 0.005mm is acceptance criteria
For parallel blocks, IS : 2949 - 1992 standard will be referred to decide the wear limits
For Surface Granite Block , IS: 7327 - 1991 standard will be referred to decide the wear limits

4.1.2 Method of Calibration

4.1.2.1 Plug Gauge, Pin Gauge and Width Gauge

Ensure only calibrated digimatic micrometer / 1-micron plunger dial is used.
Ensure that the above digimatic micrometer / micron plunger dial is used only for calibration
purpose.
Clean the base of Dial stand
Select the suitable size of Slip gauge of 0 " Grade.
Ensure proper wringing of Slips (Use Minimum number of slips).
Set the slips with only 10-20 micron pressure on the plunger dial.
Measurement shall be taken at different places of gauge.
Record the observation in calibration report / History card.
Compare the measured values against the wear limits for deciding the status.

4.1.2.2 Snap gauges
Use VMS / Bore gauge for calibration.
Measurements must be taken at different places of gauge.
The actual size of a gap is defined as the perpendicular distance between the gauging surfaces.
Record the observation in calibration report / History card.
Compare the measured values against the wear limits for deciding the status.

If calibration of gauges
by using plunger dial


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4.1.2.3 Ring gauges
Use VMS / Bore gauge for calibration.
Measurements must be taken at different places of gauge.
Record the observation in calibration report / History card.
Compare the measured values against the wear limits to decide the status..

4.1.2.4 Receiver Gauges & inspection fixtures (position, pitch, distance, profile gauges, depth gauges etc.)
The receiver gauges shall be calibrated as per the gauge drawings using Height gauge /VMS/
1-micron plunger dial or appropriate instruments.
In receiver gauges the gauge pins, width gauges, holes & slots shall be calibrated and
measurement must be taken at different places of gauges.
Record the observations in calibration report / History card.
Compare the measured values against acceptable wear limit and decide the status.

4.1.2.5 Feeler gauge/Thickness gauge
Ensure only calibrated digimatic micrometer / one-micron plunger dial is used.
Measurements must be taken at different places of gauge.
Up to 0.005mm deviation will be allowed from the basic dimension on all feelers.
Record the values in calibration / history card and decide the status.

4.1.2.6 Dove tail gauges
The Dove tail gauges shall be calibrated as per the gauge drawing by using calibrated 0 grade slip
gauges, dig micrometer & measuring pins.
Select the suitable size of measuring pins & 0 grade slip gauge (given in gauge drawing) for
internal dovetail size measurement.
Ensure proper wringing of slips are (use minimum no of slips).
Use dig-micrometer and suitable size of measuring pins (given in gauge drawing) for External size
measurement.
Measurements must be taken at different places of gauge.
Record the observation in calibration / History card.
Compare the measured values against the wear limits to decide the status.

Magnetic Parallel Blocks
4.1.2.7
The parallel blocks shall be calibrated by using VMS
Measurement must be taken on entire plane by minimum 10 points
Recall for the flatness of the face & Perpendicularity as well
Measured values will be taken and monitored in the gage life monitor/ calibration history card
IS : 2949 - 1992 standard will be referred to decide the wear limits

4.1.2.8 Granite Surface Plate

The surface plate shall be calibrated by using VMS / Digital height gage
Measurement must be taken on entire plane by min 20 points
Recall for the flatness of the face & Perpendicularity as well
IS: 7327 - 1991 standard will be referred to decide the wear limits




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5 Environmental Instructions
Cotton waste used for cleaning gauges should be disposed in designated bin.
Ensure there is no oil spillages while calibration.
Switch off the power in standards room when not in use.

6 Health & Safety Instructions
Ensure sufficient lighting in the area of calibration.
Use gloves while handling instruments / gauges to prevent cuts or injuries due to sharp edges.
While handling receiver gauges ensure there is no slippages. Always wear safety shoes while calibration.
Wash with soap and water after calibration.
If Isopropyl alcohol is spills on eye, immediately flush the eyes with water for at least 15 mins. Cold water
may be used.



7 Documents Reference
Control of MME - PRO-QAD-004
Master list of instrument and gauges - MSL-009 and MSL-010
Gauge drawings

8. Records Reference
Gauge calibration / history card - FORM-QAD-007


ANNEXURE - 1

STANDARDS ROOM SCOPE

SI.
N
o.
Test / calibration
carried out
Competency Required
Equipment used Method
Standards
reference
1. Plug gauges
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges,
and measurement
Dig micrometer / 1mic
plunger dial /
0gradeslip gauge
As per above
procedure
IS 3455
2. Width gauges
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges,
and measurement
Dig micrometer / 1
mic plunger dial /
0 grade slip gauge
As per above WI IS 3455
3. Receiver gauge
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges,
and measurement
VMS / Micrometer /
Plunger dial / slip
gauge / Ht.Gauge
As per drawings
As per gauge
drawing
4.
Snap gauge / Bridge
gauge
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
VMS / Bore gauge
As per above
WI
IS 3455


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5. Depth gauge
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
Digital micrometer /
Ht.gauge
As per above
WI
IS 3455
8. Dovetail gauge
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
Digital micrometer /
0 grade slips with
measuring pin.
As per above
WI
As per gauge
drawing
9. Plain Ring gauge
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
VMS, Bore gauge As per above WI IS 3455
10 Pin Gauges
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
Dig Micrometer As per above WI 0.005mm
11
Product Dimensional
inspection
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
As per control
plan/FIP/WI
As per the
control plan
As per control
plan/Part
Drawing
12
Parallel Blocks & V
blocks
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
VMS
As per above
Instruction
IS : 2949 -
1992
13
Granite Surface
Plates
ITI/Diploma with Min. six months
experience in the calibration of
all type of instruments &gauges
VMS
As per above
instruction
IS: 7327 -
1991

ANNEXURE 2
SI. No. Instrument
Instrument Code
#.
Range Units Least Count
1
Digimatic
micrometer
IMM-MIC-08 0-25mm mm/inch 0.001mm
2
Digimatic Height
master
IMM-HMG-01 0-600mm mm/inch 0.001
3
Dial Height gauge
IMM-HMG-02 0-300mm mm 0.01mm
4

Video measuring
system
IMM-VMS-01 300X200X200mm mm/inch 0.001





9. Revision details

Rev level Description of change
A First Release
B Modified to address EHS requirement
C Room temp 22+/- 2 deg revised
D Included the parallel blocks and granite surface plates, Competency added in Annexure -1 , Master
list of master equipments added in Annexure-2