Suitability of testing equipment and measurement processes

You want to demonstrate compliance with quality characteristics in relation to your process and product in order to guarantee quality. So you ask yourself: are the measurement results reproducible, is the process suitable and are the test methods the right ones?

Our service portfolio

We examine standardised and other testing and measuring equipment and devices typically used in the railway sector with regard to their suitability and capability. We do this using generally recognised procedures based on a determination of the measurement uncertainty according to GUM. Taking into account all relevant influencing variables on the measurement result, such as measurement procedure, measuring equipment, standard/setting gauge, resolution of the measured values, etc., the suitability is determined with a comparable key performance indicator.

How you benefit

Our suitability investigations into testing equipment allow you to compare and assess measurement results from different measuring equipment for a specific characteristic. You can then deploy metrological resources precisely and effectively. As part of a modern measurement management system, an investigation into the suitability of testing equipment is auditable and based on standards. It is one of the recognised methods of continuous improvement.

You want to demonstrate to your customer compliance with quality characteristics in relation to your process and product in order to guarantee quality. So you ask yourself: are the measurement results reproducible, is the process suitable and are the test methods the right ones?

We are accredited by the German Calibration Service for length, pressure and electrical quantities. Our staff has many years of experience in calibrating measuring and testing equipment and devices typically used in the railway sector. We have the calculation models and experience required to estimate the uncertainty as appropriate.

Our service portfolio

We examine standardised and other measuring and test processes typically used in the railway sector with regard to their suitability and capability. We do this using generally recognised procedures based on a determination of the measurement uncertainty according to GUM. Taking into account all relevant influencing variables on the measurement result, such as measurement procedure, measuring equipment, standard/setting gauge, environment and operator, the capability is determined under process conditions with a comparable key performance indicator.

How you benefit

We answer the question of whether a test process is suitable for checking the quality of your products. This form of determining test process capability allows you to compare the measurement results from different methods under process conditions. This determination of process capability is part of a modern measurement management system. It is based on standards and is one of the recognised methods of continuous improvement.

We offer technical consulting on the possible applications of measuring and testing equipment, as well as measuring and test processes.

Investigations into the suitability of testing equipment and test processes:

• Analysis of measurement problems and consulting on how to design measurement systems for the intended measurement task
• Determination of the measurement uncertainty of measurement results and determination of parameters for the capability and suitability of measuring and testing equipment
• Planning and carrying out investigations to prove the suitability of test processes for an intended measurement task

Supply of measuring and testing equipment typically used in the railway sector (rail depot measuring and testing equipment):

• Expert consulting on the selection of suitable measuring and testing equipment when solving measurement tasks typical of the railway sector
• Procurement and supply of measuring and testing equipment typically used in the railway sector (rail depot measuring and testing equipment) including quality assurance and initial calibration

Execution of measurements to order:

• Planning and professional execution of routine and special measurement tasks using the latest universal measuring devices for length (1D, 2D and 3D), force, pressure, torque, electrical quantities, time interval, frequency and temperature
• Handling of measurement tasks as an independent testing laboratory, e.g. in disputes