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Abstract

Specifies requirements for the static calibration of force-measuring instruments and their classification as working force standards.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 March 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-009:
Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the static calibration of force-measuring instruments and their classification as working force standards. It also specifies the requirements for the static calibration of force-measuring systems of uniaxial testing machines and other force-measuring systems used for measuring the strength and other properties of materials, components, products and assemblies.
The Standard covers the following subjects:
(a) Classification requirements for force-measuring systems of testing machines and other force-measuring systems.
(b) Procedures for the calibration of force-measuring systems.
(c) Requirements for the calibration and the classification of working force standards used for the verification of force-measuring systems.
NOTES:
1. Requirements for extensometers used in conjunction with tension and compression testing machines are given in AS 1545.
2. Advice and recommendations on information necessary for the performance of calibration are contained in the purchasing guidelines set out in Appendix A.
This Standard applies to testing machines and force-measuring systems which indicate in terms of the SI unit of force, the newton (N), or in arbitrary units.
NOTE: Reference should be made to AS/NZS 1376 for the relationship between the newton and technical units of force.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 31/03/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 31/03/2017
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ISBN
Committee	MT-006
Supersedes	DR 04517 AS 2193-2002