Regional ILC/PTs

What are Regional ILC/PTs? Quite simply NAPT conducts, in cooperation with a host laboratory, regional ILCs for those type of artifacts that can not be shipped from one participant to another. The seven ILC/PTs that NAPT currently offers at regional sites are:

• CMMs
• Analytical Scales
• Bench Scales
• Optical Comparators
• Hardness Testers
• Surface Plates
• Height Gages

The focus of the Regional ILC is to provide an avenue for those disciplines that can not be transported. The Regional ILCs are more in line with what we refer to as true proficiency testing. Not only does a staff member review your results, they watch the measurement process and when necessary, (after measurements have been submitted) can provide valuable guidance to the technician performing the measurement.

This service is offered only by NAPT. It is our intention to hold regional ILC/PTs as often as we can, but as we all know, demand dictates dates and location. It is our advice that you try to attend the closest one to you when we are in that area. In the event you are not able to participate in one of our scheduled regionals, please keep in mind that NAPT can visit your organization and conduct an internal ILC for you. If you would like to be considered as a host or would like us to develop an ILC in your area, please do not hesitate to contact us with your request.