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Proficiency testing programs
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Dimensional
The primary purpose of this PT is to provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate proficiency in the calibration of a 1” micrometer. This PT kit contains a Mitutoyo 1” micrometer. Participants will use their standard lab procedures to perform 4 measurements.
Pressure
The primary purpose of this PT is to provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate proficiency in the calibration of a 10,000 psig pressure gauge. This PT kit contains a Crystal XP2i 10,000 psig pressure gauge. Participants will use their standard lab procedures to perform measurements.
Volume
The primary purpose of this PT is to provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate proficiency in the calibration of a pipette. This PT kit contains an Eppendorf 1000 µL pipette. Participants will use their standard lab procedures to perform measurements.
Mass
Bench scale proficiency test using weights totaling 11 kg. Evaluate your scale calibration quality system.
Mass
Bench scale proficiency test using a set of test weights totaling 15 kg. Calibrate your scale with your own weights, then report readings and uncertainty at 5 kg, 10 kg, and 15 kg. Requires a scale with at least 15 kg capacity and 0.001 kg readability.
Mass
Analytical balance proficiency test using a set of test weights totaling 200 g. Calibrate your balance with your own weights, then report readings and uncertainty at 20 g, 30 g, 50 g, 100 g, and 200 g. Requires a balance with at least 200 g capacity and 0.1 mg readability.
Mass
Top-loading balance and small scale proficiency test using 1 kg and 2 kg test weights. Calibrate your balance with your own weights, then report readings and uncertainty at 1 kg, 2 kg, and 3 kg. Requires a balance with at least 3,000 g capacity and 0.01 g readability.
Volume
Proficiency test for pipette calibration at 300 µL. Demonstrate technical competence with volumetric pipettes.
Force
The primary purpose of this PT is to provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate proficiency in the calibration of a 500 lb. load cell. This PT kit contains a Rice Lake 500 lb. load cell with an Ohaus readout. Participants will use their standard lab procedures to perform measurements.
Dimensional
The primary purpose of this PT is to provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate proficiency in the calibration of a 6” caliper. This PT kit contains a Mitutoyo 6” caliper. Participants will use their standard lab procedures to perform 5 measurements.
Electrical
The primary purpose of this PT is to provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate proficiency in the calibration of a 3.5-digit digital handheld multimeter. This PT kit contains a Fluke 179, 3.5 digit digital multimeter.
Mass
The primary purpose of this PT is to provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate proficiency in the calibration of a Class F weight set. By participating, participants will demonstrate technical competence for the measurement parameters associated with weights of similar size and weight class.
Temperature
Temperature probe / thermometer proficiency test. Compare measurements against Lake Balance reference values with En scoring.