INFORMATION (Procedures, methods,

forms, information, and so on)

QP-01Instrument calibration
Calibration methods
Quality-critical instrument list
Calibration schedule
OEM instrument manuals
Calibration forms

WHO participates in this process?

QC technicians (lab equipment)
Maintenance (process
instrumentation)
Outside calibration services
Quality, manufacturing, or
process engineers (definition of
calibration requirements)

PROCESS:
Calibration
OWNER:
Maintenance manager

With WHAT? (Machines, tools, parts,

equipment, hardware, software, and so
on)
Instruments/equipment to be
calibrated
Traceable standards
Tools
Calibration software

OUTPUTS:
Accurate, precise measuring and
monitoring equipment
RECORDS:
Calibration records
Calibration log
Certificates of traceability
Gage R&R results

What METRICS are maintained to

determine process effectiveness?
Number of times equipment is
found to be out of calibration
Gage R&R results