Calibration is a critical process for ensuring the accuracy of your test and measurement instruments. However, many businesses make common mistakes that can compromise the reliability of their equipment, leading to costly errors and delays. At Tra-Cal, we’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to get calibration right, which is why we’ve put together a list of common calibration mistakes and how to avoid them.

In industries where precision and accuracy are critical—such as aerospace, defense, and manufacturing—ensuring that your equipment is calibrated to the highest standards is not just a best practice, it’s a requirement. One key standard that governs the calibration of thermal processing equipment is AMS 2750, a set of guidelines developed by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) that specifies the requirements for the calibration of furnaces, ovens, and other heat treatment equipment.

At Tra-Cal, our ISO 17025 accreditation is more than just a certification—it's a promise of reliability, precision, and trust. With ISO 17025, we ensure that the calibration services we provide meet the highest international standards, guaranteeing that your test and measurement instruments operate with the utmost accuracy and compliance.

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the essentials of oscilloscope maintenance and calibration, and explain why partnering with an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration lab like Tra-Cal is vital for quality assurance.

Traditionally, calibration was a manual process, requiring significant time and effort from skilled technicians to verify each component of the device. However, with advancements in automation software, calibration has become much more streamlined, offering faster turnaround times and improved consistency.

Freezer calibration ensures that storage temperatures remain within the specified range required to preserve the quality and efficacy of sensitive materials. Deviations, even by a few degrees, can render biological samples, vaccines, or drugs ineffective or unsafe.

From 5G deployments to satellite communications, telecom companies depend on accurate test and measurement equipment to ensure network performance, minimize downtime, and comply with industry standards. But how do you ensure your test equipment is accurate? The answer lies in regular calibration— especially for high-end RF and microwave equipment.

Repairs can be a great alternative to buying new test electronic test equipment which is often prohibitively expensive. However, many people are dismayed with the exorbitant repair prices and long turnaround times at OEMs. In this article, we highlight the many factors will determine how much a repair will cost and the turnaround time.

Calibration ensures that these instruments perform to their specified standards, providing accurate and reliable data that professionals can trust. This article explores the diverse uses of spectrum analyzers across various industries and underscores the critical importance of regular calibration.

Wondering where to calibrate test and measurement equipment? In this article we dive into the different questions you should be asking to assess the reliability and quality of the calibration lab you choose.

Using infrared technology, temperature can be measured without contacting a test subject which is an invaluable benefit when working with materials that can become contaminated or materials at high temperatures which can cause a safety risk. With proper setup and planning, infrared thermometer calibrations can be accurate.

When handling your precision test and measuring instruments, it is important to use preventive measures to avoid unwanted downtime and costly repairs. Here are some tips to maintain and care for your signal generator.

Tra-Cal calibrates a broad range of electrical and physical dimensional test and measurement equipment accredited and/or certified in compliance with ISO-17025. Now, Tra-Cal Lab is equipped with new standards so we can calibrate your Copper Mountain test equipment!

Optical Test Equipment Calibration Services | We are now ISO-17025:2017, Z540-1, and Z540.3 accredited for optical calibration services, meeting the highest national standards!

Before you send your test equipment to be calibrated or repaired, you may want to check the weakest link— the cables and connectors to make sure they are not affecting your test equipment's performance. We recommend sending cables along with your equipment to insure that equipment and cables are checked for damage.

When handling your precision test and measuring instruments, it is important to use preventive measures to avoid unwanted downtime and costly repairs. Here are some tips to maintain and care for your spectrum analyzer.

The caliper is a precision measurement instrument, so make sure you avoid common mistakes that may damage it or put it out of calibration alignment. Here are a few tips:

Quality requirements for torque equipment are in more demand now and ensuring the accuracy of torque-based mechanisms is a challenge for most industries. Torque wrenches are subject to wear and tear and in some cases may need to be replaced.