Abstract:The Calibration of quality control instruments is vital because it ensures that the instruments are providing accurate and precise measurements. Making conformance with international standards achievable. This is critical for everyday quality control, ensuring that product is manufactured to a consistent quality. For example, if a thermometer is not properly calibrated, it may give readings that are too high or too low, which could lead to incorrect conclusions being drawn from the data. Color measurement instruments typically leave the factory pre-calibrated. They are calibrated utilizing physical standards with known color values. These can take the form of liquid samples or glass reference filters. However, over time, damage, dirtiness and general wear and tear can negatively influence performance and hence their calibration status. Previously Certified Glass Conformance Filters were only valid for a single instrument type. To support our customers to verify the performance of instruments measuring the Lovibond® RYBN Color scale (AOCS Cc 13e, AOCS Cc 13j-97, ISO 15305, ISO 27608, MS 252: Part 16, MS 817: Part 12, IP17 Method A), we have developed Lovibond Universal Verification Standards. Universal standards are sets of Certified Glass Conformance filters that allow a user to cross check the performance of Color Quality Control instruments. They are cross platform, allowing customers to check inter-instrument agreement between different model types and hence verify the results they are getting. Our presenter will introduce the core principles behind instrument calibration and conformance, moving the focus to color and related AOCS standards.
