The Importance of Calibration for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment

Tra-Cal provides ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration for RF, electronic, and physical NDT equipment across every county in Maryland, DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Delaware. Fast turnaround and onsite service available.

Why Calibration is Essential in NDT

In non-destructive testing (NDT), even the smallest measurement error can lead to critical oversights or costly false alarms. Calibration ensures that your NDT equipment delivers accurate, repeatable, and traceable measurements that comply with regulatory and quality standards.

At Tra-Cal, we provide ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration services for organizations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast — ensuring your inspections are precise, safe, and auditable.

What is NDT Calibration?

NDT calibration involves comparing the readings of test equipment to a known reference standard and adjusting them if necessary to meet specified tolerances. Over time, environmental conditions, mechanical wear, and electronic drift can affect accuracy. Regular calibration restores confidence and ensures compliance.

Types of NDT Equipment We Calibrate

Our scope covers RF, electronic, and physical test equipment used in NDT, including:

  • RF signal generators and analyzers

  • Oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

  • Power meters and attenuators

  • Pressure gauges

  • Torque wrenches

  • Environmental chambers and temperature controllers

  • Multimeters and LCR meters

The Value of Working with a 17025-Accredited Lab

When you work with a 17025-accredited lab like Tra-Cal, you get:

  • Traceable results to NIST or equivalent standards

  • Documented measurement uncertainty for compliance audits

  • Confidence in technical competence, verified by a third-party accreditation body

  • Records that satisfy ISO, FAA, DoD, and other regulatory requirements

Turnaround Times & Onsite Calibration

We know your equipment is critical to operations, which is why we offer:

  • Fast in-lab turnaround for minimal downtime

  • Onsite calibration services to keep your tools in operation

  • Scheduled programs to maintain compliance year-round


Service Area: Every County in MD, DC, VA, WV, PA, NJ, NC, and DE

We proudly serve all counties in our eight-state region and Washington, DC. Below is the full list of counties served:

    • Allegany County

    • Anne Arundel County

    • Baltimore County

    • Calvert County

    • Caroline County

    • Carroll County

    • Cecil County

    • Charles County

    • Dorchester County

    • Frederick County

    • Garrett County

    • Harford County

    • Howard County

    • Kent County

    • Montgomery County

    • Prince George's County

    • Queen Anne's County

    • Somerset County

    • St. Mary's County

    • Talbot County

    • Washington County

    • Wicomico County

    • Worcester County

  • Washington, DC

    • Accomack County

    • Albemarle County

    • Alleghany County

    • Amelia County

    • Amherst County

    • Appomattox County

    • Arlington County

    • Augusta County

    • Bath County

    • Bedford County

    • Bland County

    • Botetourt County

    • Brunswick County

    • Buchanan County

    • Buckingham County

    • Campbell County

    • Caroline County

    • Carroll County

    • Charles City County

    • Charlotte County

    • Chesterfield County

    • Clarke County

    • Craig County

    • Culpeper County

    • Cumberland County

    • Dickenson County

    • Dinwiddie County

    • Essex County

    • Fairfax County

    • Fauquier County

    • Floyd County

    • Fluvanna County

    • Franklin County

    • Frederick County

    • Giles County

    • Gloucester County

    • Goochland County

    • Grayson County

    • Greene County

    • Greensville County

    • Halifax County

    • Hanover County

    • Henrico County

    • Henry County

    • Highland County

    • Isle of Wight County

    • James City County

    • King and Queen County

    • King George County

    • King William County

    • Lancaster County

    • Lee County

    • Loudoun County

    • Louisa County

    • Lunenburg County

    • Madison County

    • Mathews County

    • Mecklenburg County

    • Middlesex County

    • Montgomery County

    • Nelson County

    • New Kent County

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    • Northumberland County

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    • Page County

    • Patrick County

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