ANSI/ASQC M1:1996

1 Scope2 Definitions 2.1 References 2.2 Accepted Standard 2.3 Accepted Value 2.4 Accuracy 2.5 Accuracy Ratio 2.6 Calibration 2.7 Calibration Ensemble 2.8 Calibration System 2.9 Check Standard 2.10 Ensemble 2.11 Measured Value 2.12 Measurement Assurance Method 2.13 Measuring Ensemble 2.14 Measuring Instrument 2.15 Precision 2.16 Program Controls Method 2.17 Random Error 2.18 Reference Material 2.19 Reference Standard 2.20 Systematic Error 2.21 Traceability 2.22 Uncertainty3 General 3.1 Intent 3.2 Requirements 3.3 Consistency with ANSI Z1.15 3.4 Selection of Method 3.5 Use of Both Methods 3.6 Reference Materials 3.7 Reference Standards 3.8 Maintenance of Ensembles 3.9 Traceability 3.10 Specifications 3.11 Auditing/Corrective Action 3.12 Out-of-Tolerance Notification 3.13 Identification 3.14 Compliance 3.15 External Organizations4 Program Controls Method 4.1 General 4.2 Calibration System Description 4.3 Adequacy of Ensembles 4.4 Environmental Controls 4.5 Calibration Intervals 4.6 Recall System 4.7 Records 4.8 Traceability 4.9 Calibration Procedures 4.10 Identification of Calibration Status5 Measurement Assurance Method 5.1 General 5.2 Calibration System Description 5.3 Adequacy of Ensembles 5.4 Monitoring 5.5 Frequency of Monitoring 5.6 Calibration Uncertainties 5.7 Traceability 5.8 DocumentationAppendix Quantifying Calibration Errors 1 Introduction: The Evaluation of Errors in a Calibration Process 2 Random Errors in a Calibration Process 3 Systematic Errors in the Calibration Process and Total Uncertainty 4 The Use of Control Charts and Check Standards in a Calibration Process 5 Reference Standards in a Calibration System References

This standard specifies general requirements for assuring quality of calibration in accordance with established practices or objective quality control techniques.

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