Comprehensive Industrial Calibration Services

Industrial calibration verifies that your manufacturing equipment performs within specified tolerances by comparing measurements against NIST-traceable standards. Regular calibration prevents unexpected downtime, ensures part quality, validates warranty claims, and provides documentation that your machines deliver promised accuracy. It identifies wear and alignment issues before they become costly production problems.

We achieve accuracy to 1.0 parts per million (one millionth of an inch per inch) using Renishaw's Laser Interferometer, exceeding the industry-required 10:1 ratio for proper calibration. All measurements are fully traceable to NIST and International Standards, providing documentation you can trust for quality systems and customer requirements.

Service duration depends on equipment size and complexity. Ballbar testing typically takes 1-2 hours and provides quick machine health snapshots. Linear calibration of multi-axis machines may require 4-8 hours. We use wireless systems and efficient procedures to minimize production disruption, and can often schedule work during planned downtime or off-shifts.

Calibrate new machines while under warranty to identify shipping damage or installation errors before they void coverage. Schedule regular calibration annually or semi-annually depending on production volume and precision requirements. Also calibrate after machine relocation, significant repairs, accuracy problems, or when preparing for critical production runs or customer audits.

You receive comprehensive documentation including all raw measurement data, graphical analysis (Moody Plots, circularity diagrams), comparison to manufacturer specifications, identified issues with severity ratings, actionable maintenance recommendations, and NIST-traceable certification. Reports provide clear evidence for warranty claims, quality system documentation, and customer requirements.

Yes, while we're based in Portland OR and SW Washington with faster local response times, we do provide calibration services to customers outside our primary area. Out-of-area service is available, though response times may be longer than for our local manufacturing clients.

Absolutely. We offer hands-on training for CAM software, CNC operation, and Renishaw measurement systems. Training covers proper setup, data interpretation, and troubleshooting techniques so your maintenance team can perform routine diagnostics in-house, understand calibration results, and recognize early warning signs requiring professional service.

Calibration during the warranty period identifies shipping damage, installation errors, or specification failures while manufacturers are still responsible for corrections. Our detailed reports provide clear documentation for warranty claims, ensuring you receive the machine accuracy you paid for. Many customers discover hidden issues that would have compromised production quality if not caught early.