Ultrasonido Medición de Espesores

**Program exclusively for Inspection Bodies located in Ecuador.**

Inscription

Send the completed form to contato@qualabor.com.br

The E-mail Subject MUST contain the name of the PEP + Company name (Example: Ultrasonido Medición de Espesores

- Company)

Description

The Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) in Ultrasonido Medición de Espesores involves the inspection of a metal cube using ultrasonic testing by inspection bodies. The cube was constructed with each face having a different thickness.

Participants must measure the thickness of each face of the cube using the ultrasonic technique, expecting a value approximately between 2 [mm] and 16 [mm]. The participant should follow their regular inspection routine, using as reference the ASTM E797 – Standard Practice for Measuring Thickness by Manual Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Contact Method, as well as the Instruction Manual to be provided by Qualabor.

Objective

The main objective of the proficiency testing program is to assess the Inspection bodies capability in performing this test/inspection, ensuring the reliability and consistency of the results. Participation allows for the identification of possible deviations, validation of methodologies, improvement of processes, and demonstration of compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. Eligible to participate are accredited Inspection bodies, those in the accreditation process, or those seeking to evaluate their performance in this test/inspection.

Evaluation Method

In this program, the following model will be used: Z'-Score.

Reason: Primarily used in proficiency testing for assays and sampling when there is no accredited and widely recognized assigned value. In this case, the assigned value is determined by the consensus of the participating accredited Inspection bodies. It is preferred over the Z-Score whenever possible and is mandatory when the uncertainty of the assigned value exceeds 1/3 of the round’s robust standard deviation.

Premise: Based on ISO 13528 guidelines.

Commitment Term

Qualabor’s activities as a proficiency testing provider are carried out with impartiality, and are structured and managed to ensure this characteristic. Qualabor guarantees that the identity of the participants in each program is kept confidential and is only known to those directly involved in its operation. It will only be made public if the participant waives confidentiality. Qualabor also ensures that all information provided by participants will be treated as confidential.

Furthermore, Qualabor guarantees that no commercial, financial, or other pressures will compromise the provider's impartiality. This is ensured through the “Acknowledgment and Agreement Term” signed by Qualabor personnel who are involved in activities that affect the quality of the proficiency testing program.

Schedule

*This schedule can be modified before the round confirmation for Qualabor, client or regulatory bodies necessity.

Investment

• Investment*: 1600 USD per registration.
• Payment Method: By bank transfer.

For more information:
E-mail: contato@qualabor.com.br
Phone: +55 (41) 4106-8010
WhatsApp: +55 (41) 99799-1298

Accreditation

 

Qualabor is accredited as a provider of proficiency testing (Certificate Number: AP-2654, ANSI National Accreditation Board - USA) under the ISO/IEC 17043 standard for this program.

Reference Standards

Qualabor's QMS is implemented and effectively maintained according ISO/IEC 17043.

EPTIS

EPTIS helps you find a suitable proficiency testing (PT) scheme for your Inspection body (a PT scheme is a coherent series of single rounds). For a large number of schemes we have produced data sheets and collected them in the EPTIS database. What is not included in the database is topical information on next PT rounds. When is the next round, and what is the matrix material this time? This information is too dynamic as to be included in the database. But you can find such details for a selection of schemes in our PT calendar.

At present, a listing on the database is only open to PT providers from countries that are covered by our so-called coordinators. They check the plausibility of the data sheet submissions and decide on their publication. They speak the language and are ideally familiar with local PT providers and cultural peculiarities. This helps to safeguard a reasonable level of database quality. There is no cost for PT providers who follow this basic mechanism.

 

Source: EPTIS

 

Qualabor register every finished programs on EPTIS (European Proficiency Testing Information System) database, informing its technical characteristics to anyone who shows interest.

 

• Send the complaint or appeal to the email pep@qualabor.com.br.

• Qualabor will notify the participant once the message is received.

• Qualabor will assess the complaint/appeal and, if necessary, will implement corrections or corrective actions, communicating the outcome to the participant.

• The participant can monitor the progress or request additional information at any time.

• The participant may challenge the decision if they find it unsatisfactory.

• If an accrediting or regulatory authority requires information related to the programs (such as participant lists or results), the data will be provided, and all affected participants will be notified in writing.