The Basics Of Calibration |
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By: Low Jeremy Posted: 2007-06-06 10:55:41 |
| Calibration is one process that is done in almost all industries, be it publishing, medical, or commercial. Unfortunately, calibrating is such a technical term that not all people know that it is actually being done even in their own homes.Calibration is the process of checking machines and making sure that values used in measurements remain at standard points. It is the process of verifying a machine's work and performance within a set of specifications.When done the right way, calibration can make your life easier and better. It allows for faster processes and of course with lesser errors and mistakes. During calibration, it is also important to make sure that the measurements taken during the period is also valid. Remember that whatever values that you have gotten during the calibration process are the values that are accepted to be the most accurate and precise.Problems however arise when the calibration service is not done correctly. This is frequently what happens when a low cost service is purchased. It is important that you get a good service especially if your company is operating under a standardized quality system like that of the ISO 9000.The implementation in fact of the ISO 9000 became one of the primary reasons why calibration software is so popular. In order to operate within the set standards, one need to regularly check the machines and networks that are being used.Calibration is based on the data that has been collated and gathered by experts in the fields. Often, these data came from experiments, studies and projects which required calibration. The many data supporting the process is the reason why calibrating standards have long been established.When calibrated, a machine or a system is compared against another machine whose values have already been standardized and established. The larger the base that was used in the calibration, the better and wider will be the chances of the "inaccurate" values to be replaced and readjusted. The introduction of newer and more sophisticated models only serve to refine the standard.Calibration can also refer to the adjustments of colors in the computer screen. Although the term color calibration may seem pretty complicated, the process actually involve actions as simple as adjusting the brightness and darkness, tinkering with the color contrast, looking into the tint of the picture and changing the color saturation when required. You just want to make sure that the grays will not be affecting the colors of your computer screen. |
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