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Basic Metrology for ISO 9000 Certification [Paperback]

G. M. S. de Silva (Author)
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0750651652 978-0750651653 March 19, 2002 1
Traceable calibration of test and measurement equipment is a requirement of the ISO 9000 series of standards. Basic Metrology for ISO 9000 Certification provides essential information for the growing number of firms registered for ISO 9000.



Dr. G.M.S. de Silva who has a lifetime of experience in metrology and quality management fields condenses that knowledge in this valuable and practical workbook. The book provides a basic understanding of the principles of measurement and calibration of measuring instruments falling into the following fields; Length,Angle, Mass, Pressure, Force, Temperature and AC/DC Electrical quantities. Basic concepts and definitions, ISO 9001 requirements and uncertainty determinations are also included.


Includes worked examples in the text and solutions to problems which can be compared to real life situations.



Includes basic metrology principles and data that will be useful to test and calibration personnel in their day to day work.

Contains features of the metrology management structure which an organisation needs to set up in order to satisfy ISO 9000 criteria.

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'..provides essential information for the growing number of firms registered for ISO 9000......Dr de Silva has condensed his wealth of experience into this practical, and essential, workbook.'
Quality World, May 2002

'For people who know little about calibrating temperature sensors, this publication is well worth purchasing.'
Mike Trim, Isothermal Technology Ltd

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practical information for the growing number of firms registered for ISO 9000.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1 edition (March 19, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0750651652
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750651653
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This is an excellent book for those who want to learn about basic principles of metrology and calibration.The book also gives a nice introduction to ISO 9001 requirements for calibration of test and measuring instruments. It describes in simple terms how to calibrate instruments belonging to a number of measurement fields. Calibration of temperature sensors,pressure gauges, force measuring machines,load cells, multimeters are well described.The book is well illustrated and a comprehensive list of references is given at the end of each chapter.
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Certification to ISO 9000 standards has become a primary requirement for both manufacturing and service-oriented organizations. Read the first page
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force proving device, verification scale interval, conventional mass value, force standard machine, test uncertainty ratio, multifunction calibrator, level measurement standard, recalibration interval, force measuring instruments, gauge blocks, measuring face, combined standard uncertainty, legal metrology, pressure tester, conventional true value, proving ring, expanded uncertainty, sine bar, buoyancy correction, higher level standard, bimetallic thermometers, electrical measuring instruments, international temperature scale, radiation thermometers, standard capacitors
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British Standard, International Organization of Legal Metrology, Fluke Corp, National Bureau of Standards, Mitutoyo Corp, International Electrotechnical Commission, United Kingdom, Vacuum Technology, Government Printing Office, Isothermal Technology Ltd, American National Standards Institute, Quantum Hall Effect, National Conference of Standards Laboratories, Nickel-chromium Oxidizing
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