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Key points that are often missed unknowingly: What should be particularly careful with production line scales? A common finding is 'the scale has passed calibration, but the problem lies in actual use on the line.' And these are the points that are often overlooked:
1️⃣ Scale placement: Many production lines place scales close to machinery without considering vibrations, which affect accuracy even if the scale has passed calibration.
2️⃣ Floor condition and leveling: Uneven floors or improper leveling of the equipment can cause irregular weighing errors. I must say this point is often noticed by auditors more than QA thinks.
3️⃣ Weight loading method on the line: On the production line, placing items off-center or placing them too quickly or forcefully can cause unstable readings that do not match calibrated values.
4️⃣ Frequency of use: Scales on the production line are often heavily and continuously used, but many factories apply the same calibration interval as lab scales, which may not be suitable for the actual risk and usage, leading to deviations.