Round-robin test
for particulate measuring systems according to VDA 19 Teil 1
What is a round-robin test?
A round-robin test is a method of external quality assurance for measuring systems. Identical comparison samples are examined with the same processes on different measuring systems. The comparison of the results allows conclusions to be drawn about the measurement quality of the measurement systems involved.
Why a round-robin test?
In-house laboratories are recommended to have their measuring systems checked regularly as part of their quality management system and to include this in their quality management manual in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001.
It is mandatory for accredited test laboratories to regularly participate in round-robin tests as part of the state approval process. Annual participation is even recommended as part of the DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025 standard. This is to ensure the quality of their results and prove their competence.
How much does it cost to participate?
The fee for a measuring system that wants to take part in the laboratory interlaboratory comparison is 550 euros plus VAT, for CEC members 300 euros plus VAT. Other participating measuring systems receive a discount. Please contact us in this regard. In addition, we charge a one-time travel fee of 0.30 euros / km for the return journey between the CEC Leonberg and the participant’s address in order to bring the comparative sample to you for analysis.
When is the round robin test carried out?
The CEC is currently offering one round robin test per year. A round-robin test starts as soon as the minimum number of measuring systems has been reported, but at the earliest at the beginning of the specified implementation period. It is therefore important to register in good time.
Registration and documents
The next proficiency test will start in May 2021.
How does the round-robin test work?
- A laboratory registers its various measuring systems *, regardless of the manufacturer, for the laboratory interlaboratory comparison.
- A test filter is made available to the laboratory as part of the laboratory round-robin test, which is checked for each registered measuring system according to the standard analysis of VDA 19 Part 1.
- The existing data of all participants is evaluated confidentially by the independent provider Cleaning Excellence Center.
- Each participant receives an anonymized results report for each registered measurement system, in which his own results are compared with those of the others and evaluated using the z-score according to DIN 38402-A45.
- In this way, the participant is enabled to identify and eliminate potential weak points.
- Every successfully participating measuring system receives a CEC badge, which makes it immediately clear to the auditors when the last interlaboratory test was carried out on this measuring system.
- In the laboratory interlaboratory comparison of the Cleaning Excellence Center, a measuring system is defined as a light-optical measuring instrument and the person who carries out the manual follow-up control. Stereo microscopy systems, zoom microscopy systems, materials microscopy systems and flatbed scanners are permitted for the laboratory round robin test.
The measuring instrument must meet the requirements for the complete implementation of the standard analysis of VDA 19 Part 1. This ensures that the laboratory ring tests are carried out independently of the manufacturer and in accordance with VDA 19 Part 1.
Previous participants:
- Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH & Co. KG
- Analytik Aurachtal GmbH
- Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Benseler Entgratungen GmbH & Co. KG
- Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG
- Bystronic Laser AG
- CasoCleanCheck GbR
- CleanControlling GmbH
- Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
- Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
- Daimler AG
- DHD Clean Parts GmbH & Co. KG
- dhs Dietermann & Heuser Solution GmbH
- Dr. O.K. Wack Chemie GmbH
- Ebm-papst St. Georgen GmbH & Co. KG
- EVS Technology GmbH
- Gläser GmbH
- Hochschule Heilbronn
- Hoeckle GmbH
- Hydac FluidCareCenter GmbH
- Intercable GmbH
- Jomesa Messsysteme GmbH
- LPW Reinigungssysteme GmH
- Mebis LfTS GmbH
- Modine Europe GmbH
- Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions GmbH
- Probamus Werkstofflabor GmbH
- QTS GmbH
- Quality Analysis GmbH
- realclean GmbH
- RIO GmbH
- RMS-Foundation
- Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
- Schuk GmbH
- Sefar AG
- Strabag Proberty and Facility Services GmbH
- Sumida Components & Modules GmbH
- TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
- TecClean GmbH
- Thyssenkrupp Presta Mülheim GmbH
- TRUMPF Laser GmbH
- TU Dortmund, Institut für Produktionssysteme
- VIA Oberflächentechnik GmbH
- vohtec Qualitätssicherung GmbH
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Press releases
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