How to use gauges organizer

Last updated: 2024-02-27
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Central overview of gauges and measurement devices

This record is intended to record all the gauges and other measurement devices used by your company. Here you keep their central repository and for each gauge all the practical information related to its administration and maintenance.

Detailed information for each gauge

  • Date and price of acquisition, supplier
  • Gauge inventory number
  • Gauge  documentation, declaration of conformity
  • Manufacturer
  • Periodic calibration of the device, calibration frequencies
  • Gauge operating procedures, calibration procedures
  • History of calibration and maintenance 
  • Calibration reminders
  • Includes vendor, tolerance, range, owner, serial number, model number, etc.

How can Aptien help with gauge a measurement devices management

Aptien helps to establish calibration standard across the company and keep gauge inventory. Build metrology asset database.

Metrology asset database, central gauge repository

  • Centra repository of company measurement devices and gauges
  • Can be filtered and sorted based on various criteria
  •  list of all the tools and gauges used in the organization

Calibration and inspection scheduling  

  • Calibration and inspection scheduling
  • For each device or gauge type
  • Schedule should align with the manufacturer’s guidelines or industry standards
  • routine inspection schedule to check the tools’ and gauges’ condition and accuracy

Maintenance and repair log

  • Record maintenance and repairs performed on each tool and gauge
  • This log includes the date, nature of maintenance or repair, and the person responsible for the task.

Training Records

  • Evidence of the training the personnel responsible for using the tools and gauges have undergone.
  • Includes the training date, content, and the name of the trainer.

Audit Trails

  • Detailed records of all changes made to the calibration and inspection procedures.
  • This helps during audits and in a dispute or legal issue.

Continuous Improvement

  • Records improvements to the tool and gauge management process.
  • This encourages ongoing development and evolution of the management system.