This document discusses calibration systems used for extruded plastic tubes. There are two main types of calibration systems - external and internal. External calibrators employ a water-cooled forming tube that the extrudate slides against to harden, while internal calibrators use a tapered, water-cooled mandrel inside the tube. A combination system can provide smooth surfaces both inside and out. Proper sizing is important and factors like calibrator length, mandrel temperature, and vacuum assistance are considered to minimize defects during cooling and hardening of the extrudate.