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Assuring Measuring and Testing Requirements

April 13, 2006

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Some years ago, there was a really nice spec, MIL-STD-45662, that thoroughly explained the how and why of what you needed to do to establish and maintain a system of all measurement and test equipment used in the contract. Now you must use Calibration Systems Requirements (ISO 10012-1, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1), which replaced the old 45662 standard.

Although the new spec is shorter, we miss the way that the 45662 explained what was needed. It was a great help for new contractors that had never had a calibration system and, for the most part, was easy to follow.

You may be able to get a copy of the old 45662 standard by contacting the Information Handling Services Group Inc. and ordering the historical files from them, or at www.usainfo.com. They will charge a fee, but you might find it a good first step in creating your QA system.Contact your local PTAC because they may be able to get the information specs and standards at less cost to you than through a commercial source.

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