Precision Measurement Group Resources
Articles and Whitepapers
Technical Bulletins and Guides
Overview & Benefits 1. Should I use onsite inspection or send my parts to a lab? If turnaround speed is a factor or your parts are difficult to move, on-site...
Process tolerance plays a crucial role in manufacturing by defining the acceptable range of variation in the production of goods. It establishes the minimum and maximum standard deviation allowed, often...
Study: Coefficients of Thermal Expansion Thermal Expansion in dimensional calibration is a significant factor to the values we report on traceable certificates. Thermal expansion is dependent on the composition of...
As a Cross calibration customer, you have free access to GageSuite, our comprehensive, user-friendly calibration management system. Beyond giving you instant access to the complete calibration and repair history for...
Wondering how big (or small) a micron actually is? Check out the following infographic. The answer may surprise you.
...Measurement of small radius and radius with short arc length or included angle present a challenge to metrologist regardless of the device used to gather data points. The following data...
Case Studies and Application Notes
While commissioning a new manufacturing line in their Springfield, TN facility, the team at Electrolux realized they needed additional measurement capacity for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) inspections. The team...
Cross helps Scrap Company Save on Repairs with Rail Scale Upgrade A large scrap company located in Albertville, AL had a rail scale that was notorious for breakdowns. Between 2018...
When Chris, a Manufacturing Process Engineer at a facility in the Southeast, placed an order for a custom scale in April of 2021 with a 6-8 week lead time, he...
Videos
Tools and Calculators
Welcome to the Cross Company Calibration Cost Calculator. Use this calculator to determine how much it will cost to start and maintain an internal calibration program for your operation. The...
At Cross, we strive to educate our team and our customers so we can make informed decisions and improve quality. Having information at our fingertips is the best way to...
Technology is changing and improving every day. This means that some of your equipment may be (or become) obsolete. If you have older equipment, there are a few things to...