Calibrating of Platform

scale
Reporters:
Tangga-an
Torres
Usman
 Balance or scale calibration is essential
to achieve accurate weighing results.
Ignoring this important service activity
turns measuring into guesswork.
 unscheduled downtime
 inferior product quality
 process and audit issues
 product rework and recalls

To forgo calibration is a high-risk

strategy.
Difference between internal
and external calibration
External calibration means
that the calibration process is manual.

Internal calibration allows

the weighing scale or balance to calibrate
itself, often automatically without needing
manual input from its users or calibration
weight sets.
 Weighing conditions - If the conditions change too
frequently or if you do not have enough time to calibrate your
balance, internal calibration’s cost is offset by the time it will save
you. Of course, just as maintaining and checking your calibration
weight is important for external calibration, you should check that
internal calibration is functioning optimally after prolonged use.
 Digital versus manual - Some people trust external
calibration more because there are less electronics that can
malfunction while others think internal calibration is more precise
because it does not rely on a physical standard that can be
compromised.
 Frequency of use - If you use the balance or scale for
extended periods of time, in various different conditions and need
continuous measurements, a balance with internal calibration
might be better for you as it allows you to continue your work
without having to stop to calibrate the balance.