Accredited Calibration Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025) for Length Measurement Technology: linear measuring benches, granite plates, laser interferometer calibration on site
Calame Métrologie SA
1227 Carouge (Genf), SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About Calame Métrologie SA
Calame Métrologie SA, based in Carouge near Geneva, is a calibration laboratory accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 (SCS 0088) for the measurement quantity Length. The company specializes in the calibration, maintenance, conversion, and sale of linear measuring benches from manufacturers SIP, Trimos, Mahr, Sylvac, Cary, Helios, Zeiss, and Movotelit, as well as the calibration and lapping of granite plates and reference surfaces. Accredited services include the positioning accuracy of measuring machines from 1D to 4 m and machine tools up to 30 m using a laser interferometer, angular deviations up to 15 m, and flatness calibrations from 400x400 mm (Union-Jack method). Non-accredited calibrations with factory certificates are provided for distance sensors, profile projectors, XY stages, vision machines, coordinate measuring machines, and angular sensors. Further services include electronic or laser interferometer retrofit for SIP measuring benches, the integration of Heidenhain scales, proprietary measurement software, and the sale of used measuring benches with SCS certificates. Calibrations are performed in the Carouge laboratory or on-site at the customer's location; the certificates are internationally recognized via ILAC-MRA.
- Site
- Carouge
- Processes
- SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 1 m using, SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 1 m using end gauge, SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 0.1 m using gauge ring, SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 1 m using step gauge, SCS accredited calibration of machine tool positioning accuracy up to 30 m using, SCS accredited calibration of angular deviations up to 15 m using angular laser interferometer, SCS accredited calibration of granite plates and reference surfaces from 400x400mm with, Calibration of linear distance sensors with factory certificate (Heidenhain, TESA, Sylvac, Mahr,
- Materials
- Granite, Laser Interferometry, End Gauge / Step Gauge, Gauge Ring
- Certificates
- ISO/IEC 17025 (SCS Accreditation, Accreditation No. SCS 0088), ISO/IEC 17025 (SCS 0088)
- Founded
- 1990 (MCM
- Industries
- Metrology/Calibration Labs, Machine Tools, Precision Manufacturing, Quality Control/Instrumentation Monitoring
- 01
Needs analysis and product selection (Consulting)
- 02
Calibration using laser interferometer, end gauge, gauge ring, or Union-Jack
- 03
Conversion/Retrofit (Electronics, Laser Interferometer, Heidenhain Integration)
- 04
Maintenance or partial/complete overhaul
- 05
Lapping of granite plates and measuring probes
- 06
Software integration and measurement data transfer
- 07
Accredited SCS certificate or factory certificate
- 08
Archiving of measurement results
Reference Surfaces and Measuring Instruments
Granite
Material for measuring plates and reference surfaces, which are calibrated and lapped to DIN876/00 (<2.5 µm).
Laser Interferometry
Process for the accredited calibration of the positioning accuracy of measuring and machine tools up to 30 m.
End Gauge / Step Gauge
Standard for accredited 1D calibrations of measuring machines up to 1 m.
Gauge Ring
Standard for accredited positioning accuracy calibrations up to 0.1 m.
Location
Carouge (Geneva)
CHCalibration Laboratory and Company Headquarters
- Materials
- Granite (Lapping <400 mm in-house)
- Trimos LabConcept Nano (Measuring range 350 mm, repeatability 0.03 µm)
- Keysight 5530 Laser Interferometer System (up to 30 m)
- Used SIP Measuring Benches 305M, MUL-300, MUL-1000
- Heidenhain MT101 Measuring Probe with Granite Plate
- Movotelit Measuring Instrument
- Proprietary Measurement Software (Lineal, Acquisys, LabView, Mahr Transfer)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 1 m usingTesting | 0.1 µm + 0.4·10-6·L | 1 m | – | – | – |
| SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 1 m using end gaugeTesting | 0.35 µm + 1.6·10-6·L | 1 m | – | – | – |
| SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 0.1 m using gauge ringTesting | 0.45 µm + 1.5·10-6·L | 0.1 m | – | – | – |
| SCS accredited calibration of 1D measuring machine positioning accuracy up to 1 m using step gaugeTesting | 1.4 µm + 1.4·10-6·L | 1 m | – | – | – |
| SCS accredited calibration of machine tool positioning accuracy up to 30 m usingTesting | 0.2 µm + 1.4·10-6·L | 30 m | – | – | – |
| SCS accredited calibration of angular deviations up to 15 m using angular laser interferometerTesting | 0.8 µm/m + 3·10-3·A + 0.15 µm/m·L | 15 m | – | – | – |
| SCS accredited calibration of granite plates and reference surfaces from 400x400mm withTesting | 1.3 µm + 0.5·10-6·L | from 400x400 mm | – | – | Granite |
| Calibration of linear distance sensors with factory certificate (Heidenhain, TESA, Sylvac, Mahr,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration of profile projectors, XY stages, vision machines, coordinate measuring machines withTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration of angular measuring sensors with factory certificateTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration of machine straightness and reference barsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration, maintenance, and conversion of linear measuring benches (SIP, Trimos, Mahr, Sylvac,Testing | – | 4 m (Accreditation up to 4m length) | – | – | – |
| Lapping of granite plates to DIN876/00 tolerance (~<2.5µm), in Carouge (<400mm) or on-site (>400mm)Surface | ~<2.5 µm (DIN876/00) | 400 mm (in Carouge) / >400 mm on-site | – | – | Granite |
| Electronic conversion (Retrofit) for linear measuring benches SIP including accredited SCSEngineering | ±3 µm null zone | – | – | – | – |
| Laser interferometer conversion for SIP Measuring Benches (Keysight 5530)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lapping of measuring probes with parallelism < 0.1 µmSurface | < 0.1 µm | – | – | – | – |
| Sale of used measuring benches (SIP 305M, SIP MUL-1000, SIP MUL-300, Heidenhain MT101) withAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Integration of Heidenhain products (scales and measuring probes) into new and old machinesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Measuring Bench / Horizontal Length Measuring Device | Trimos LabConcept Nano | 1 | Application range 350/600/1100 mm, absolute measurement range 350 mm, max. load 60-90 kg, | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| Laser Interferometer Calibration System | Keysight Technologies 5530 | 1 | Positioning accuracy up to 30 m (Machine tool calibration), Laser 5519A/B | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| Linear Measuring Bench (used, with USB electronics) | SIP 305M | – | – | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| Linear Measuring Bench (used, with Laser Interferometer) | SIP MUL-1000 | – | – | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| Linear Measuring Bench (used, with USB electronics) | SIP MUL-300 | – | – | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| Linear Measuring Bench (used, with Heidenhain Scale and Display) | SIP 305M | – | – | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| Measuring Probe with Granite Plate (used, Heidenhain ND280 display) | Heidenhain MT101 | – | – | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| Measuring Instrument for Precision Parts and Calibration Weights | Movotelit | – | – | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
| SIP Measuring Machine Models (Maintenance/Conversion/Calibration) | SIP 302M, 305M, 1002M, 304M, MUL-250, MUL-300, MUL-1000, 300M, 550M, 750M, 1000M, | – | – | – | Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland |
Additional services
Reference customers
Accreditation and Quality
The SCS 0088 accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (valid 06.11.2023–05.11.2028, first accredited on 12.08.1998) ensures traceable calibrations against national standards; the certificates are internationally recognized via ILAC-MRA and are issued in German, French, or English. Measurement results are archived for 10 years.
| Evidence | Carouge (Geneva) |
|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 17025 (SCS 0088) |
History
- 1990
Founding of MCM Calame Métrologie by Michel Calame
- 1991
Relocation to Rue de Veyrier 18, 1227 Carouge
- 1998
First SCS Accreditation No. 0088 according to ISO 17025 (12.08.1998)
- 2010
Founding of Calame Métrologie SA by Remo Kaempfer
- 2011
Acquisition of the business from MCM Calame Métrologie; new director Remo Kämpfer
- 2012
Specialization in accredited calibration and maintenance of horizontal measuring benches
- 2015
SCS accreditation expansion for measuring benches up to 4 m length
- 2016
Specialization in lapping and calibration of measuring plates
- 2017
Introduction of electronic conversion for SIP 302M and 305M measuring benches
- 2018
Introduction of electronic conversion for all SIP measuring benches
- 2020
Conversion for Movotelit; SCS extensions for gauge rings, angular deviations, and reference surfaces
- 2023
Current SCS 0088 accreditation valid 06.11.2023–05.11.2028