Overview:
Mitutoyo America’s Gage Calibration course is a unique, active, educational experience designed specifically for those who plan and perform calibrations of dimensional measuring tools, gages, and instruments. This course is taught at the world-class Mitutoyo America A2LA accredited calibration laboratory in Aurora, Illinois, by experienced instructors and dimensional metrology experts. The class size is intentionally small to ensure personalized and customized instruction to meet the needs of individual students. The course combines modern calibration and quality management ideas with best practices and “how-to” calibration methods for common calibrations. The course is ideal for those operating in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories or in gage labs supporting manufacturing operations.
EDU-115: Dimensional Gage Calibration (3-days):
Utilizing multiple instructors with deep expertise in dimensional calibration methods and practices, this course is unlike any other calibration course.
Key principles that apply to all calibration situations, such as:
- Selection of calibration methods
- Use of appropriate reference standards
- Reporting results
- Traceability
- Calibration system standards
- Laboratory management
- Measurement uncertainty
- Temperature influences
- Laboratory accreditation
Students perform actual calibrations, learn and practice techniques to improve accuracy of results, and understand how the general principles learned in class can be extended to the development of other calibration methods.
Hands-on practice of calibrations, including:
- Outside mechanical and digital micrometers
- Depth micrometers
- Micrometer standards
- Dial and digital calipers
- Dial and test indicators
- Digital indicators
- Height gages
- Common bore gages
The session also provides an opportunity to tour the Mitutoyo America Solutions Center in Aurora, IL and the Calibration Laboratory, one of the highest-level commercial calibration labs in the United States. Students can be expected to leave class ready to perform many of the common dimensional calibrations, with an understanding of more advanced calibrations, and with the necessary skills to develop additional procedures to meet their needs.
Prerequisites:
- Attendees should have general knowledge of calibration systems
- Experience operating various types of dimensional measuring instrument
- Review videos and resources within the included eLearning course prior to arrival
Course Materials:
The course materials include extensive photographs and descriptions of calibration methods, as well as complete calibration procedures, worksheets and example certificates.
Certificate:
Participants will earn an Attendance Certificate from Mitutoyo America Corporation.
Additional Credentials:
While in attendance at EDU-115 participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate additional mastery of the concepts and skills by successfully passing the Calibration of Micrometers & Calipers Theory and Proficiency Credential Exams. The Theory Exam is an online theory-based multiple-choice and true/false test, while the Proficiency Exam is a performance-based skills assessment.
Registration:
For questions or registration, please click on the Inquiry button below. You may also call the Education Department at 888-648-8869 (option 6). Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time. We can also be reached via email at mim@mitutoyo.com.
*Advanced pricing applies when registration is completed more than 2 weeks prior to the class starting.
*A discount of 10% is available when registering three or more participants for the same course. Email mim@mitutoyo.com to inquire.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
The Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology offers several courses to meet the educational needs of manufacturing, quality, and measurement professionals. Our courses are scheduled regularly throughout the year. Mitutoyo and the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology is a worldwide organization. We are proud to state that more than 200,000 engineers, technicians and managers have attended our measurement seminars over the years. If you wish to register or if you have additional questions, please contact us at 888-MITUTOYO, or email mim@mitutoyo.com.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event that you are not able to attend a class for which you are registered, you can transfer your registration to another individual, or if you contact us at least one week prior to the start of class, you can receive a credit towards future class. No credit will be allowed in the case of no-shows and cancellations less than one week prior to the start of class. Payment in the form of credit card, purchase order or check must be received at least one week prior to the start of class. Same policy for credential testing, no refunds but if a person is no longer available to take testing, another person can take their place. Contact us one week prior for location testing. See link for detailed information. Training Terms and Conditions.
Course Cancellations:
Classes are subject to cancellation. Please confirm dates prior to making non-refundable travel arrangements. Most classes can be confirmed well in advance, and in all cases, we can confirm the course two weeks prior to the start of class. Mitutoyo America is not responsible for cancelled airfares or other expenses incurred due to cancellations. If a course is cancelled, then the option of full refund of the course fee or future credit will be offered.