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GENERAL POLICY

Appropriate measuring and monitoring equipment is maintained and selected to ensure that measurement capability is consistent with the measurement requirements. Equipment used for assuring product conformity is calibrated using calibration standards traceable to the national standard. Calibration status of measuring equipment is identified with calibration stickers. Measuring equipment is properly maintained and its placement and use are controlled.

PROCEDURAL POLICIES

Dee Electronics has established and maintains documented procedures to control, calibrate and maintain inspection, measuring and test equipment (I,M&TE) it uses to demonstrate the conformance of product to the specified requirements. I,M&TE is used in a manner which ensures that the measurement uncertainty is known and is consistent with the required measurement capability. I,M&TE include (but are not limited to) scales, calipers, wire processors, and reel counters. No customers require verification of I,M&TE accuracy.

Control Procedure:

• Selects appropriate I,M&TE that is capable of the necessary accuracy and precision,
• Identifies I,M&TE and specifies frequency of checks,
• Maintains calibration records for I,M&TE,
• Assesses the validity of previous inspection and test results when I,M&TE is found to be out of calibration,
• Provides suitable environmental conditions for calibrations, inspections and tests,
• Safeguards I,M&TE from damage, abuse and unauthorized adjustment.

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

QOP-76-01 Operational Procedure: Measuring and Monitoring Equipment