Level: L3 - Instruction Tier: GLB - Global

Document Type: Instruction

Sub Element: Manufacturing Quality
Doc Number: QA-GLB-En-100158
Rev: D
Effective Date: 25 June 2015

Control of Monitoring, Measuring and Testing Devices

Purpose
To establish and maintain a procedure and assign responsibilities to control, calibrate and maintain
the Monitoring, Measuring and Testing Devices (collectively, “devices”) used to demonstrate the
product conformity to the specified requirements.

Scope
This instruction is applicable to Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) and all associated operating units.

Responsibility and Authority

The Management of each functional unit shall be responsible for the implementation and
compliance to this procedure.
The VP of Quality has the authority to define the minimum requirements for this procedure.

Governance Documents
BHI Terms, Definitions and Acronyms
BHI Quality Policy Manual
Control of Records

Terms and Definitions

Baker Hughes Enterprise Glossary

Revision History
Rev. RDR Amendment Detail Reviewer Approver Effective Date
Current Revision
QA-487 Added “T H Hill DS1” requirements and “Threaded Ring/Plug Gages” Baues, Alexander Scala, Ricardo A
D 25 June 2015
QA-861 to Appendix A (page 6), added reference to “T H Hill DS1”
Three Previous Revisions

QA-675 “Torque Wrench conformance to GGG-W-686 Tolerance +/-4% Of full

Blue Sr., William
C Scala, Ricardo A 26th Jan 2015
scale Right Hand and Left Hand Direction” added to table page 5 D
B -- Removal of sections 2.0 , 3.0 and 4.0 Baues, Alexander Scala, Ricardo A 25th Feb 2014
A -- Initial Release Baues Alexander Scala, Ricardo A 19th Nov 2013
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Description of Activity
1. Calibration frequency of devices
The minimum calibration frequency is defined in Appendix A. This is a basic list of devices used
within Baker Hughes. If required, each location shall have a similar list for devices not listed in
Appendix A including the additional calibration information.

Records
None

References
T H Hill DS-1 Volume 4 Section 7.16.2

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Appendix A.

Monitoring and Measuring Devices Calibration Requirements Table

All new / unused measuring devices taken out of the original box (when supplied with a manufacturer’s
calibration certificate) shall be considered calibrated from the date it is put in service for the frequency
assigned below.
Device Calibration Frequency Tolerance / Method / Requirements & Restrictions
(see Note 6)
Calibration Standard
Master 5 Years Tolerance: ±.0001”
Gauge Method: Traceable to national international standard
Blocks Use: Used to calibrate micrometers, OD dial and
digital calipers.
Master gauge blocks will be Grade A+ (2) or better.
Nomi
nal Plus Minus
Size (Micro In) (Micro In)
(In)
1" or
4 2
less
2" 8 4
3" 10 5
4" 12 6
5" 14 7
6" 16 8
7" 18 9
8" 20 10
Master 1 Year Tolerance: ±0.0001"
Micrometer Method Traceable to national international standard
Use: To calibrate ID dial and digital calipers
Master Dial 1 years Tolerance: ±0.001” or better for both inside & outside
and /or diameter measurements
Digital Verification Method: Traceable to national international
Calipers standard
Use: To calibrate Gauge ring ID, and Drift Gauge OD.
Master Dead 2 Years Tolerance: ±0.1% of full scale reading
Weight Method: Traceable to national international standard
Testers Requirements/Restrictions:
Use: to calibrate pressure sensing devices
Master 2 Years Tolerance: ±0.25% of full scale reading
Pressure Method: Traceable to national international standard
Gauge Requirements/Restrictions:
Use: to calibrate pressure sensing devices
See Note 1 & 2 below for additional information.

Master Volt 1 years Per manufacture specification

Meters /
Function
Generator

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Monitoring and Measuring Devices Calibration Requirements Table

All new / unused measuring devices taken out of the original box (when supplied with a manufacturer’s
calibration certificate) shall be considered calibrated from the date it is put in service for the frequency
assigned below.
Device Calibration Frequency Tolerance / Method / Requirements & Restrictions
(see Note 6)
Working Monitoring, Measuring Devices
Load Cell 1 Year Per manufacture recommended specification Method:
Weight Traceable to national international standard
Indicators,
Dynamometer
Micrometers 1 Year Tolerance: ±1 minor division of resolution
Calibration Method: at min, max & one point between
Requirements/Restrictions:
Can be Calibrated with Master Gauge Blocks
Pressure 1 Year Tolerance: Per manufacture specification
Sensor Calibration Method: min 0 25%, 50% 75% intervals of full
(including scale Requirements/Restrictions:
Transducers, &
Chart Recorder)
Can be calibrated with Master Dead Weight Tester
Non-API Drift 1 Year Tolerance: O.D. Tolerance “+.010 / -0.000” Calibration
Gauges – Method: Three point checks @ approximately 60
Liners Only! degrees at three different locations of the overall drift
length
Note: A minimum of one in tolerance reading at one of the
three different locations is acceptable.
Manufacturing Instructions: Nominal Size +.005” / -.000”
Requirements/Restrictions:
1) Visually inspect for burrs, wear and damage
2) Can be calibrated with a Master Micrometer or Master
Dial/Digital Calipers
The Non-API Drift Gauges shall be clearly identified and
marked/coded different than API Drift Gauges in the
District.
Non-API Drift 1 Year Tolerance: O.D. Tolerance “+.000 / -.005” Calibration
Gauges Method: Three point checks @ approximately 60
degrees at three different location of the overall drift length
Completions Note: A minimum of one in tolerance reading at one of the
& Workover three different locations is acceptable.
Requirements/Restrictions:
1) Visually inspect for burrs, wear and damage
2) Can be calibrated with a Master Micrometer or Master
Dial/Digital Callipers
3) Minimum drift length shall be 8”

API Drift 1 Year Tolerance: O.D. Tolerance +.005” / -.000”

Gauges Calibration Method: Three point check @ approximately
60 degrees at three different location of the overall drift
length Requirements/Restrictions:
Note: Any (1) reading found to be outside of the stated
tolerance listed above shall be means for replacement or
rework of that drift.

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Monitoring and Measuring Devices Calibration Requirements Table

All new / unused measuring devices taken out of the original box (when supplied with a manufacturer’s
calibration certificate) shall be considered calibrated from the date it is put in service for the frequency
assigned below.
Device Calibration Frequency Tolerance / Method / Requirements & Restrictions
(see Note 6)
1) Visually inspect for burrs, wear and damage
2) Can be calibrated with a Master micrometer or
Master Dial or Digital Calipers
The API Drift Gauges shall be clearly identified and
marked coded different than Non-API Drift Gauges in the
District.
Digital 1 Year Tolerance: ±.0025” for both inside & outside diameter
Calipers measurements Note:
Dial Calibration Method: At min ¼ intervals to full range on OD
Vernier and ID.
Calipers Requirements/Restrictions:
1) Can be calibrated using Master Gauge Blocks for OD
and Master Micrometer for ID.
2) Visually inspect the rack and blades for wear, damage
or missing parts.
3) Operate the movable blade full range and check for
freedom of movement and smoothness of operation.
4) Be sure etched scale is readable.
If necessary, adjust dial scales to zero
Dial 1 Year Tolerance: ±2 graduation for linear measurement; ±1
Indicators graduation for repeatability
Method: Traceable to national international standard
Welding 1 Year Tolerance:
Machines 1) AC volts ±10% of the actual reading
2) DC volts ±10% of the actual reading
3) AC Amps ±10% of the actual reading
4) DC Amps ±10% of the actual reading
Ohms ±10% of the actual reading
Method: by manufacturer or qualified calibration vendor

Flow Meters 1 Year Tolerance: Per manufacture specification.

(MCII)
Torque Tolerance: ±5% of reading
Machines 1 Year Method: per manufacturer requirements to include annual
preventative maintenance. Reference Doc. QP419-001
Torque 1 Year Torque Wrench conformance to GGG-W-686
Wrench Tolerance +/-4% Of full scale Right Hand and Left Hand
Direction

Tolerance +\-3% Of full scale Right Hand Direction

+/-6% Of full scale Left Hand Direction
Method : Traceable to national international standard
Calibration range should be approximately 20% above
lowest setting and 10% below highest setting with a
minimum of 3 check points per direction high, medium and
low through range.

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Monitoring and Measuring Devices Calibration Requirements Table

All new / unused measuring devices taken out of the original box (when supplied with a manufacturer’s
calibration certificate) shall be considered calibrated from the date it is put in service for the frequency
assigned below.
Device Calibration Frequency Tolerance / Method / Requirements & Restrictions
(see Note 6)
Tachometer 1 Year Tolerance: ±20 RPMS
Where applicable Check RPM meter at 3 settings, low,
middle and high working range
Viscometers 1 Year Per manufacture recommended specification, International
Standard, or Baker Hughes Standard Operating
Procedure
Annual check – traceable to national / International
Standard.

The date of Viscosity Standard fluid expiration must

appear on the bottle itself.
Rheometers 1 Year Per manufacture recommended specification, International
Standard, or Baker Hughes Standard Operating
Procedure
Annual check – traceable to national / International
Standard.
Requirements/Restrictions:
Sieves 5 Years Tolerance: Max 5% opening limit
Verification Method: traceable to national / International
Standard.
Balances 1 Year Per manufacture recommended specification:
Thermometer 1 Year Per manufacture recommended specification
Traceable to national / International Standard
PH Meter 1 Year Per manufacture recommended specification, International
Standard, or Baker Hughes Standard Operating
Procedure
Annual check – traceable to national / International
Standard
Electronic 1 Year Per manufacture recommended specification
Test Annual check – traceable to national / International
Equipment Standard.

Thread Reference Only Manufacture Per Applicable Thread Drawings

Compatibility
Gauges Requirements/Restrictions: visually checked for wear and
damage before each use.
Threaded By usage: Thread wire, set master/Supermics. Per API or BHI
Ring/Plug Hard Gages (purchased): tolerances.
Gages 900-1000 usages
Soft Gages (Baker-made):
500-600 usages
Thread 3 Year interval per T H Hill Root Radius +/-.0005”. Flank Angle 7 minutes. Crest
Profile DS1 Width +/-.0005”. The optical comparator with angle
Gages measurement must have an accuracy of +/-.001” and/or
+/- min. arc.
Lead gage 6 Month interval per T H Per DS-1 Volume 4 Section 7.16.2 and/or original
Hill DS1 manufacturer data sheet.

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Monitoring and Measuring Devices Calibration Requirements Table

All new / unused measuring devices taken out of the original box (when supplied with a manufacturer’s
calibration certificate) shall be considered calibrated from the date it is put in service for the frequency
assigned below.
Device Calibration Frequency Tolerance / Method / Requirements & Restrictions
(see Note 6)
Lead 1 Year interval per T H Hill Per DS-1 Volume 4 Section 7.16.2 and/or original
template DS1 manufacturer data sheet.
Gauge Ring 3 Years Tolerance: +.020” / -.000”
Tolerance Calibration Method: three point check @ approximately
For: 60 degrees for roundness
Requirements/Restrictions:
Mills, Shoes 1) Visually inspect for burrs, wear and damage
& Stabilizers 2) Can be calibrated with a Master Micrometer or Master
Dial or Digital Calipers
Big Hole 3) See D1 below for minimum width and thickness
Fishing and Example: You are Calibrating a 5 ½ inch gauge ring.
Whipstocks The minimum size will be 5.515” to a max of 5.535”.

Big Hole Fishing and Whipstocks New Gauge Ring Manufacturing Requirements
Example Instructions to Machine Shop for a 6” Nominal Size ring gauge:
Manufacture one (1) 6.015” +.005” / -.000” ring gauge.
(Upon receipt it will most likely calibrate near 6.017”. This fits our specified tolerance range for this gauge (6.015” –
6.020”), and will allow for a little room for the machine shop to actually go over what we tell them.)

Ring Gauges 3 Years Tolerance: +.015” / -.000”

Calibration Method: three point check @ approximately
Thru Tubing 60 degrees for roundness
Fishing Only! Requirements/Restrictions:
1) Visually inspect for burrs, wear and damage
2) Can be calibrated with a Master Micrometer or Master
Dial or Digital Calipers
3) See D1 below for minimum width and thickness
Example: You are Calibrating a 2 inch gauge ring. The
minimum size will be 2.005” to a max of 2.015”.

Thru Tubing Fishing New Gauge Ring Manufacturing Requirements

Example Instructions to Machine Shop for a 2” Nominal Size ring gauge:
Manufacture one (1) 2.005” +.005” / -.000” ring gauge.
(Upon receipt it will most likely calibrate near 2.007”. This fits our specified tolerance range for this gauge (2.005” –
2.010”), and will allow for a little room for the machine shop to actually go over what we tell them.)

Gauge Rings 3 Years Tolerance: -1/32 / +.0

Tolerance
For: Calibration Method: three point check @ approximately
Under 60 degrees for roundness
reamers Hole Requirements/Restrictions:
Openers & 1) Visually inspect for burrs, wear and damage
Roller 2) Can be calibrated with a Master Micrometer or Master
Reamers Dial or Digital Calipers

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Monitoring and Measuring Devices Calibration Requirements Table

All new / unused measuring devices taken out of the original box (when supplied with a manufacturer’s
calibration certificate) shall be considered calibrated from the date it is put in service for the frequency
assigned below.
Device Calibration Frequency Tolerance / Method / Requirements & Restrictions
(see Note 6)
Ring Gauges 3 Years Tolerance: +.000 / -.010
Liners Only! Calibration Method: three point check @ approximately
60 degrees for roundness
Requirements/Restrictions:
3) Visually inspect for burrs, wear and damage
4) Can be calibrated with a Master Micrometer or Master
Dial or Digital Calipers
5) See D1 below for minimum width and thickness
Example: You are Calibrating an 8-1/2 inch gauge ring.
The minimum size will be 8.490” to a max of 8.500”.

D1 – Minimum Width and Thickness for ALL Ring Gauges

Gauge Ring Width

1" Min.

Gauge Ring
Thickness
.750" Min

Miscellaneous For calibration of gauges and instruments not listed in this

Gauges and unit, refer to the manufacturer's recommended method or
Instruments to a Quality Assurance Representative

Liner Hangers New Gauge Ring Manufacturing Requirements

Example Instructions to Machine Shop for an 8-1/2” Nominal Size ring gauge:
Manufacture one (1) 8.495” +.000” / -.005” ring gauge.
(Upon receipt it will most likely calibrate near 8.493”. This fits our specified tolerance range for this gauge (8.490” –
8.500”), and will allow for a little room for the machine shop to actually go under what we tell them.)

Note 1: If a pressure gauge Class 2 (+/- 2% FS) is installed and the process accepts an
error equivalent to Class 3 or 4, then the device can be used until the error of +/-
2% is reached

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Note 2: If a pressure gauge Class 1 (+/- 1% FS) is installed and the process accepts an
error equivalent to Class 2, then the device can be used until the error of +/-2% is reached.
Additionally Mud pressure gauges used in the squeeze manifolds for checking
pressurization do not need calibration, but maintenance after use to ensure they are
perfectly clean without traces of mud and ready for use; the zero shall be checked and if
found out of zero must be immediately replaced. However if accuracy of the this reading is
a process need or a customer requirements, the mud pressure gauges will be calibrated
and treated as any other pressure gauge.

Note 3: Monitoring and Measuring devices used for simple indication, for reference only
(steel rulers, tape measures) or for quick test (drifts and gauge rings not for acceptance)
will not be included in the calibration program and don’t need identification. These devices
will not be calibrated and when found out of acceptance will be retired from service and
disposed.

Note 4: If the option for “Prior To Use calibration frequency” is selected for Gauge Rings
used to check the OD of Fishing (Conventional or Thru Tubing) tools after redress, shall be
checked before use taking readings of not less than three positions (separated 120º) using
a calibrated vernier caliper, ensuring roundness and conformity with tolerances for casing
and tubing as required by API 5CT (Baker Oil Tools Tech Fact tables may also be used if a
copy of API 5CT is not available). Calibrations must be documented and include the gauge
ring number, calibration standard used, date of calibration and the initials of the person
performing the calibration.

Note 5: Drifts must be internally verified at the intervals established on Table #1, taking
three measurements approximately 60º apart, 2 inches from each end and in the middle,
making a total of 9 measurements. A calibrated reference standard shall be used. A report
shall be issued showing as minimum:
a. Date
b. Drift type, identification number and material
c. Accepted tolerance
d. Name of the technician/ third party performing the verification
e. Values obtained and the location on the drift
f. Device used including serial number, to trace its calibration.

Note 6: Calibration Frequencies may be extended based on documented calibration

history. For ring gauges the maximum frequency shall be 3 years, when approved by the
Quality Manager.

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