Glossar

A test specimen is a standardized or defined reference object used for testing, calibrating, or validating measurement systems. It serves to verify the measurement accuracy and functionality of a system under reproducible conditions.

Test specimens have specified dimensions, weights, or geometric properties and are used regularly to check dimensional, weighing, or DWS systems. By comparing the measured values with known reference data, deviations can be detected early on and the reliability of the measurement system ensured. The use of test specimens is particularly important in applications subject to calibration requirements and those relevant to quality assurance.

Practical example:
Before the start of a shift, a service technician checks a DWS system using a calibrated test specimen to verify that the dimensional measurement function is working correctly.

See also: Dimensional measurement, DWS, traceability, calibration, measurement resolution, measurement accuracy, OIML R 129, certification