Plastic Industry Newsletter – August 2023

How do you choose which manual task to automate first?

Automating dull, dirty, and dangerous manual tasks is a great way to free up your human labor for higher value tasks elsewhere in your facility. Choosing the right first project can set you up for success in automating future projects. Check out the video below to learn how to best select the first place to deploy a collaborative robot.

What's New at Cross

3D Scanning for Quality Improvement with Kreon

This case study from Kreon highlights how the company Vi-Technik uses an Ace measuring arm with a Skyline Open 3D scanner to provide a customized inspection solution for rigid plastic parts.

“Injection is a complex process, and the Ace measuring arm ensures that the machine configuration is perfect and the parts series is ready to be manufactured under optimum conditions.” Take a look at the full case study and contact a precision measurement specialist from Cross Company to see how a Kreon solution can improve efficiency in your operation. Cross Company is an authorized Kreon distributor in the U.S.

Cross Onsite Inspection Services

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We can bring our inspection capabilities to you. There are some common applications for which on-site dimensional inspection may be necessary. These include measurement of large, heavy parts, objects that must be measured in-situ, when there is heightened concern of damage or loss in transit, or when customer direction or witnessing is required.

Our experienced inspection technicians can travel to your facility to take measurements directly on your manufacturing floor or in one of your labs!

Did you know?

If you use Cross Precision Measurement for your calibration needs, all of your certs can be found in our calibration software, GageSuite. This award-winning software is completely free to you as a Cross calibration customer. Request a demo today!

Cross Provides Tangible Value for You

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Improve Efficiency

If you are using software that your team isn’t properly trained to use it could impact your efficiency. In fact, even if they have basic training, your technicians may not be creating programs that are as efficient as they could be.

Training can help you to improve the efficiency of your quality program. Cross can help to make sure your team have the training they need for a number of equipment types and software including OGP, Starrett, Metrologic, Calypso, and more!

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Reduce Risk

When manufacturing plastic parts that must be opened or depressed by a human, force testing can be critical. Proper testing can ensure that your product requires exactly the right amount of force to open or close.

Cross is proud to partner with Mark-10, provider of high quality force test stands, materials testers, and more!

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Raise Quality

The OGP SmartScope E-Series sets the standard for 3-axis video measurement performance. It features a fixed lens IntelliCentric™ optical system and digital zoom that combine to provide a high-resolution image engineered for video edge detection metrology. The SmartRing™ light is standard for the ultimate flexibility in surface illumination. It provides an all-LED backlight and coaxial surface light. In addition, optional TP-20 and TP-200 touch probes make SmartScope E-Series systems fast, accurate, and flexible 3D multi-sensor metrology systems.

Raise the quality of your products today with the new E-Series from OGP!

See how our team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk

Latest Cross Company Updates

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Cross Hose and Fittings has recently invested in equipment to create internally expanded hose assemblies, allowing us to offer replacement hydroseeding hose in minutes.
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In the meantime, enjoy these fun facts…

Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.