1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay down the procedure for operation of Vernier Caliper
(Digital)
2.0
SCOPE
This SOP shall be applicable to Vernier Caliper used in
QC Dept.
3.0
RESPONSIBILITY
3.1
Chemist QC and above
shall be responsible for the preparation and execution of this SOP
3.2
Sr. Chemist QC & above
and QA Head shall be responsible for the checking and approval of this
SOP.
4.0
ACCOUNTABILITY
Head QC
5.0
PROCEDURE
5.1
Cleaning
5.1.1
Ensure the cleanliness of the instrument.
5.1.2
Vernier caliper shall
be wipe with a dry lint-free cloth on a daily basis so that there will be no dust
particles on the apparatus.
5.2
Operation
5.2.1
Ensure that the switch “ON / OFF” shall be press.
5.2.2
The switch “in / mm” shall be press to get desired unit and
ensure display shows “0.00mm / inch.”
5.2.3
To measure outer dimensions:
5.2.3.1 The slider clamp screw shall
be unscrewing on the top.
5.2.3.2 The jaws shall be open with
thumb roller.
5.2.3.3 The jaws shall be put as
close to the reference surface as possible to the workpiece.
5.2.3.4 The measuring surface shall
be make perfectly contact with the workpiece.
5.2.4
To measure inner dimensions: -
5.2.4.1 Unscrew the slider clamp
screw on the top.
5.2.4.2 The inner jaws shall be put inside
workpiece as deep as possible.
5.2.4.3 The measuring surface shall
be make perfectly contact with the workpiece.
5.2.5
The display reading shall be noted down.
5.2.6
The workpiece shall be removed.
5.2.7
The jaws shall be close with the help of a thumb roller and
tighten the slider clamp Screw.
5.2.8
Ensure that the switch “ON / OFF” shall be press off the instrument.
5.2.9
Calibration of the
instrument:
Calibration
of vacuum, oven shall be done by the external party on an annual frequency.
6.0 REFERENCES
Not Applicable
7.0
ANNEXURE
Not Applicable
8.0 ABBREVIATIONS
SOP : Standards Operating Procedure
QC :
Quality Control
HOD : Head of the Department
QA : Quality Assurance
QCD : Quality Control Department
QAD : Quality Assurance Department
EQP : Equipment
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