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.
