December 2021
See GAGEtrak Pro in Action
Join us for this free webinar to get a preview of the new GAGEtrak Pro and all of the amazing features it has to offer. It will revolutionize and modernize the way you manage M&TE.

December 7, 2021 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
TRAINING
To save time, avoid common mistakes and get the most out of your software, it is imperative to receive proper training and we offer a wide variety of training options to meet every need and budget. Class sizes are limited, so make your reservation now!
GAGEtrak 7 Web Training
for anyone who uses GAGEtrak 7
December Suite
Session 1: December 6
Session 2: December 9
Session 3: December 13
Session 4: December 16
January Suite
Session 1: January 4
Session 2: January 6
Session 3: January 11
Session 4: January 13
GAGEtrak 7 Admin Web Training
for GAGEtrak Administrators
December Suite
Session 1: December 7
Session 2: December 14
GAGEtrak Lite Web Training
for anyone who uses GAGEtrak Lite
December Suite
Session 1: December 8
Session 2: December 15
January Suite
Session 1: January 5
Session 2: January 12
To register for any of these trainings or for info about our custom training options, please contact our Training Specialist at 1-800-777-7020 ext. 134 or training@cybermetrics.com.
FREE WEBINARS
Please join us for a free educational calibration management webinar to learn how to improve efficiency, increase measurement reliability and assure compliance with industry quality standards and regulations.
See Cal. Mgmt. in a Whole New Lite
December 16 - Register Now

It's Okay to Get Attached
January 27 - Register Now

Getting Our Heads in the Cloud
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Record Cloning
January 13 - Register Now

Secure Your Data with User Groups
February 10 - Register Now

Benefits of Tracking Gage Lifecycle
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TECH TIP
Calibration Usage Frequency: Days after Issue

The Days after Issue frequency in GAGEtrak 7 allows you to not start the countdown on a sealed gage until it is used.

For example, a sealed plug gage doesn't require calibration; because it's been sealed, it will not have changed even if it has been sitting sealed for 2 years. Currently, you have the gage set to a standard frequency of 6 months.

A regular usage frequency, which starts the clock countdown for calibration when the gage is issued, stops the clock when the gage is returned. This could cause a problem because once the seal is broken, it requires calibration within a set amount of time.

To solve this problem, GAGEtrak has a frequency setting called Days after Issue. This frequency works like a usage frequency in that it requires issue/return to set a next calibration date. The estimated due date is calculated at the time of issue, which eliminates unnecessary calibrations on unused gages.

Days after Issue also works like a standard frequency in that once the gage has been issued the first time, the clock keeps counting down for the rest of the frequency. Returning the gage does not stop the clock.

For the earlier example, navigate to the Gages->Schedule tab. In the Calib Freq fields, enter 180 in the first field and select Days after Issue in the second field. Once you complete your calibration, you will notice that there is no Next Calibration Date on the calibration record or in the gage record.

The gage record will stay in Active status without a due date until the gage is pulled from storage and issued for use. You can issue the gage either in Gages by clicking the Issue/Return button at the bottom of the page or by using Issue in Crib Management. Once the gage is issued, the Next Due Date will populate in Gages.

Unlike with other usage frequencies, the Next Due Date stays on the gage and doesn't stop the countdown with the return. So even if the gage is returned immediately, that next due date will remain.

We encourage you to explore the additional capabilities of your GAGEtrak software and as always, keep an eye out for future Tech Tips.