Lessons Learned Implementing 17025

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This article by Dave Abell was presented at the NCSL International 2004 Symposium and published in the Proceedings.

Abstract

This paper explores the challenges encountered in implementing some of the ideas expressed in a paper by the same author, “Do You Really Need a 17025 Accredited Calibration?”, which was presented at the 2003 conference. A project was started to provide a cost effective, pragmatic solution for the 17025 calibration of a complex piece of electronic test equipment. The NCSLI conference theme for 2004, “Metrology - the process of providing good measurements,” characterizes the experience of implementing 17205 in this project. The standard works very well and helped guide efforts to develop better procedures. This ensuing paper explores some of the things learned about software validation, the application of measurement uncertainties, and documentation issues encountered in developing and qualifying of procedures. These "lessons learned" are presented to help customers better understand what constitutes a 17025 calibration.

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Lessons Learned Implementing 17025