In-Lab & Onsite Calibration Services in Bedford, TX
With over 35 years of experience, our technicians have provided precise calibration, instrument repair, and metrology database management to a diverse range of industries across the Bedford area.
Located in Gaithersburg, MD, our calibration laboratory—accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANSI Z540-1, and Z540.3 standards—adheres to strict quality protocols. We perform all calibrations and repairs in line with manufacturer specifications to ensure your measurement tools remain reliable, repeatable, and audit-ready. Each calibration is accompanied by a certificate that confirms compliance with the rigorous standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Serving Bedford, TX
Bedford sits in Tarrant County along State Highways 121 and 183, the Airport Freeway corridor, in the Mid-Cities between Dallas and Fort Worth. The corridor supports aerospace and defense, precision machining, electronics, healthcare and medical device manufacturing, and logistics, with active production across Bedford, Euless, Hurst, Grapevine, Colleyville, and Arlington. Tra-Cal supports these operations with ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration of test, measurement, and laboratory equipment.
We deliver service through three intake paths: scheduled pickup and return delivery across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, prepaid ship-in calibration with a typical five-business-day turnaround, and onsite calibration appointments at your facility. Each calibration is performed against documented procedures, traced through NIST, and accompanied by an audit-ready certificate that supports AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems.
Why Quality Teams across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Choose Tra-Cal
5-Day Turnaround
Convenient Pickup and Delivery Services
Onsite Calibration at Your Facility
Comprehensive Asset Database Management
Dedicated Account Managers
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Unwavering Quality Guarantee
Calibration Services Available to Bedford, TX Operations
Additional Calibration Options
How Tra-Cal Serves Bedford, TX
In-Lab Calibration:
Send your equipment to our ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory or use scheduled pickup serving the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Calibration is performed in a climate-controlled environment against documented procedures, with traceability through NIST. Standard turnaround is approximately five business days from receipt, and asset records are retained with automated due-date notifications.
Onsite Calibration:
Our metrologists travel to Bedford-area facilities for fixed assets, large inventories, and instruments that should not be moved. Calibration is performed in a controlled environment at your site on a scheduled appointment, with the same accreditation, NIST traceability, and documentation as in-lab service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Tra-Cal supports Bedford and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex through three intake paths: scheduled pickup and return delivery, prepaid ship-in service, and onsite calibration appointments at your facility. The same ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, NIST-traceable standards, and certificate format apply regardless of intake method.
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Yes. Tra-Cal maintains ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and Z540.3 conformance is also available. The current scope of accreditation is published on the Tra-Cal Certificate of Accreditation page.
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Standard turnaround for in-lab calibration is approximately five business days from receipt of the instrument. Expedited turnaround is available on request and depends on instrument type, parameter scope, and current lab volume.
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Yes. Each calibration certificate documents traceability through NIST, includes as-found and as-left data where applicable, lists the standards used, the calibration procedure reference, environmental conditions, and the technician. Certificates are designed to support AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality system audits.
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Tra-Cal supports aerospace and defense subcontractors, precision metals and machining shops, electronics and PCB assembly, medical device manufacturers, energy and utilities, telecom and RF systems, and quality and laboratory teams across Bedford, Euless, Hurst, Grapevine, Colleyville, Arlington, Irving, and Fort Worth.
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Yes. Onsite calibration is available for fixed assets, large inventories, and instruments that should not be transported. A scheduled appointment is set with your team, and the calibration is performed in a controlled environment at your facility with full documentation.
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A packaging guide is provided when you request a quote. In general, instruments should be powered down, accessories included where required for calibration, and packed with appropriate cushioning. A prepaid shipping label is available for qualifying customers.
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Yes. Tra-Cal offers metrology database management with automated due-date notifications, historical certificate retrieval, and asset-level records suitable for audit support.
Visit Our Gaithersburg Facility or Find Us Near You
Tra-Cal
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8577 Atlas Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877