Test instructions for length setting devices with numerical display

Only by measuring suitable characteristics can a statement be made about the quality of a manufactured product. For this purpose, the measuring equipment used must be tested regularly. For this purpose, there is now a new test instruction published by the Association of German Engineers (VDI), which in the German-speaking countries is in many areas Sets and manages norms and standards.

New test instruction for the assessment of measuring equipment

The guideline series VDI/VDE/DGQ/DKD 2618 describes procedures and courses of action for monitoring and testing measuring equipment for geometric quantities. The test instructions create a basis for the evaluation of new and used measuring equipment. Sheet 17.2 of the guideline series applies to the testing of length setting devices with numerical display.

In the form of directly applicable action and work instructions, the VDI/VDE/DGQ/DKD 2618 Sheet 17.2 the necessary work steps for the respective tests. In addition to calibration, the preparatory tests and activities are also explained. Furthermore, the guideline provides information on the evaluation of the calibration as well as on the documentation. In addition, an exemplary measurement uncertainty balance is drawn up in the appendix. 

Replacement of the December 2019 draft

Issuer of the Directive VDI/VDE/DGQ/DKD 2618 Sheet 17.2 "Inspection equipment monitoring - Inspection instruction for length setting devices" is the VDI/VDE Society for Measurement and Automation Technology (GMA). The guideline was published in January 2022 as a white paper and replaces the draft of December 2019. It can be ordered at a price of EUR 85.50 from the Beuth Publishing House (Tel.: +49 30 2601-2260).  

Online orders are possible under www.beuth.de or www.vdi.de/2618-17-2 possible. VDI guidelines can be used in many public display free of charge.