ASQ-MQD Mastering Metrology Webinar #4 of 8: 4-hour Tutorial, Wednesday, 9/30/2026 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET - The Calibration Trifecta: Micrometers, Calipers & Height Gages Demystified by Patrick Jester
$200.00
4-hour tutorial, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET
ASQ-MQD Mastering Metrology Tutorial #4 of 8
Title: The Calibration Trifecta: Micrometers, Calipers & Height Gages Demystified
Abstract:
This technical webinar course, The Calibration Trifecta: Micrometers, Calipers & Height Gages Demystified, provides a comprehensive, standards-based approach to calibrating key dimensional instruments: outside micrometers, inside micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, and height gages. Designed for calibration technicians, metrology professionals, and quality system auditors, the session emphasizes traceability, uncertainty, and procedural alignment with current national standards.
Participants will learn to calibrate micrometers in accordance with ASME B89.1.13-2013 (R2022), covering spindle movement, anvil flatness, zero setting, and full-range verification for outside, inside, and depth configurations. The tutorial then transitions to ASME B89.1.14-2018 (R2023) for caliper calibration, including vernier, dial, and digital types. Key topics include jaw parallelism, scale accuracy, and repeatability across measurement ranges. Finally, the session addresses calibration of height gages—vernier, dial, and digital—using procedures outlined in 33K6-4-1626-1, with emphasis on vertical alignment, slider movement, and reference standard selection.
Throughout the tutorial, learners will engage with practical demonstrations, calibration templates, and uncertainty estimation techniques. Special attention is given to environmental controls, equipment handling, and documentation practices that support ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance. Participants will also explore common sources of error, corrective actions, and best practices for integrating calibration data into quality management systems.
By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to:
· Perform accurate calibrations of micrometers, calipers, and height gages to applicable standards
· Document calibration results with traceability and uncertainty budgets
· Evaluate instrument condition and measurement reliability
· Align dimensional calibration practices with ISO/IEC 17025 and customer requirements
This tutorial reinforces the importance of precision, stewardship, and technical integrity in dimensional metrology, empowering professionals to uphold measurement confidence in regulated and high-performance environments.
Instructor Bio:
Patrick Jester is the visionary behind Blackthorn Consulting Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, where he delivers transformative quality management systems and training solutions that convert knowledge into measurable success. As a Lead Assessor for ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratories and an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Patrick plays a pivotal role in helping companies reach their strategic objectives. His leadership credentials include previously serving as Vice President of Quality & Corporate Compliance for a large, multiple-location calibration laboratory, as a Divisional NCSLI Vice President, and contributing to various NCSLI Committees. Patrick is the current NCSLI Board of Directors Secretary and ASQ Measurement Quality Division Chair. His articles on Quality and Leadership have been published in Quality Magazine and NCSLI Metrologist Magazine.
In 2018, Patrick earned his Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, discovering his passion for leadership and becoming a committed advocate for effective leadership practices. A perpetual student of leadership, he seizes opportunities to share insights and inspire others. In 2024, Patrick became a Louisiana Notary Public, commissioned in East Baton Rouge Parish and qualified throughout the state.
With over two decades of experience in Metrology and a deep understanding of legal and regulatory compliance, Patrick brings a distinct perspective to Measurement Science. In 2023, he achieved the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor certification. A sought-after keynote speaker and lecturer on Leadership and Quality Management, Patrick is devoted to his family, sharing his life with his wife Carol, their four children, and one grandchild.
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