If you’re using FaciliWorks 8i with Calibration, you’re not running two systems—you’re running one asset platform that treats facility assets and metrology assets as first-class citizens.
Here’s how it works in practical terms
One Asset System, Two Worlds
FaciliWorks 8i expands the Asset module to include:
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Facility equipment and
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Gages / measurement instruments
Every asset can have a calibration option, which means:
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No siloed calibration software
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Shared data, shared history, shared reporting
The Gages Sub-Tab (Think “Asset Info, But for Metrology”)
The Gages sub-tab functions just like the standard Asset Information tab—but tailored for calibration.
Creating a gage record is intentionally fast:
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You’re not retyping common data
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You’re selecting from a structured database
This design is what enables rapid, repeatable calibration entry.
Database First, Calibration Second (This Part Matters)
FaciliWorks 8i is built on a shared data model.
That means key components must exist before calibration records are created.
Recommended data to enter first:
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Suppliers (labs, vendors, OEMs)
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Staff (internal techs, external providers)
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Procedures (internal SOPs, ISO methods, OEM instructions)
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Standards (NIST-traceable reference instruments)
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Gage components (ranges, resolution, tolerances)
Why this matters:
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Data is reused across multiple gages
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Consistent terminology = cleaner audits
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Faster calibration entry with fewer errors
Standards Management (Calibration Backbone)
Calibration standards are entered into the database once and then:
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Assigned to multiple gages
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Referenced during calibration events
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Tracked for traceability and due dates
This supports:
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NIST traceability
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ISO 17025 / ISO 9001 alignment
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Clean audit trails without manual cross-referencing
Why This Design Works in the Real World
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Facility teams don’t need to “learn calibration software”
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Calibration teams don’t lose asset context
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Shared suppliers, staff, and procedures reduce duplication
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Reporting spans maintenance + calibration in one system
In short:
Good database structure = fast calibrations + clean compliance
Field Question for the Group
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Do you manage gages inside your CMMS or in a separate system?
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What’s the most painful part of calibration audits for you—traceability, paperwork, or overdue gages?
Drop your experience below.
Next post: Calibration Events vs. Work Orders — why FaciliWorks separates them and why that’s a good thing.