100% Employee Owned, Founded 1954 CONTACT QUOTE REQUEST GAGESUITE LOGIN Precision Measurement Group Resources Articles and Whitepapers Cost of Inspection Equipment vs Inspection Services When making the decision to use external inspection services or purchase inspection equipment, there are a number of expenses to consider. We want to help you walk through the process so you can make an informed decision. Purchasing New Equipment for Inspection When deciding to buy equipment, there are many… Can Converting A Scale From Analog To Digital Reduce Cost of Ownership? Scale conversion from analog to digital signal is a hot topic in the weighing industry. Even the definition of what makes a scale digital is a topic of debate. For our purposes we are going to consider both those that convert the signal from analog to digital in the load… Mistakes to Avoid: Thread Gages Mistakes to Avoid: Thread Gages While thread gages are some of the most commonly used inspection instruments in manufacturing, they can be confusing and intimidating to those who are not familiar with their design. Small mistakes can have large ramifications such as incorrect judgements or frequent need for gage replacements.… Wireless Data Transmission If the number wasn’t important you wouldn’t take the measurement, right? Manufacturers around the world invest tremendous resources into their metrology programs to inspect parts and products for quality assurance and insight into their process. Despite this immense volume of data, time-consuming and error-prone manual entry is still common practice.… How Wireless Data Collection Works in Measurement Tools The need to get information around an obstacle has been ever-present in our lives. Think about times of trying to have a private conversation with your high school sweetheart away from your nosey siblings, only to be shackled by a corded phone. At some point, a person was so desperate… Finding the Right Scale for Your Operation Choosing the right scale Choosing a scale seems like a simple task: just make sure the scale can hold what you usually weigh and the display shows the right number of digits. In reality, there is a little more you need to know to choose the best scale for your… Legal for Trade Medical Marijuana Scales Since the passage of SQ788, the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in the state of Oklahoma has exploded, with over 1500 licenses for them approved by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to date. All dispensaries are required by the State Weights and Measures program to be using a NTEP-approved scale… The Importance of Sun Simulation Testing on Consumer Goods Will your product stand up after prolonged exposure to the sun? When making products that will spend most or all of their life outside, it is critical to ensure they will stand up to the elements. Specifically, you must make sure they will maintain both functionality and appearance after prolonged… Reducing Waste and Raw Material Do rising material costs have you looking for ways to reduce raw material usage and waste? We have heard lots of concerns from customers recently related to increased raw material costs, predominately due to tariffs. When material costs go up, the best way to protect your margins is to reduce… VIEW ALL Technical Bulletins and Guides How Big is a Micron? Wondering how big (or small) a micron actually is? Check out the following infographic. The answer may surprise you. Small Radius Measurement Error 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 illustrates the effects of form error and/or measurement error and reduction of arc length. 1. Points A1 (X0,Y0.5), B1 (X0.01913,Y0.04619) and… Gage Block Calibration Methods Below are methods used to calibrate gage blocks within all J.A. King network locations offering gage block calibration services. Primary Method Per national standards, the length of the gauge block is defined as the distance between a flat surface wrung to one end of the block, and a gauging point… VIEW ALL Tools and Calculators Calibration Cost Calculator 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 calculator is based on our internal data related to equipment, staffing, and operational costs. Do note that these are averages… Terminology Glossary At Cross, we strive to educate our team and our customers so we can all make informed decisions and improve quality. Having information at our fingertips is the best way to do that. We have compiled a list of the most common terminology within the precision measurement industry, backed by… Case Studies and Application Notes Application Note: Custom Lifecycle Test Rig for Clamping Tools A hand tool manufacturer located in the Northeast United States wanted to conduct life cycle testing on their clamping tools alongside those of a competitor for marketing purposes. The Cross Precision Measurement testing team built a custom pneumatic test rig to cycle the customer’s tools through typical movements. The rig… Application Note: NATO Testing for Firearm Manufacturer A firearm manufacturer located in the Southeast United States competing for a military bid required help with NATO testing on their AR style rifles. While they had the capability to do some testing internally, they lacked the facilities needed to run the full battery of tests required by the NATO… Case Study: Custom Test Software for Tennessee Utility Provider When a utility provider in Tennessee needed software for their flow measurement bench, they came to our precision measurement group for help. Learn more about their application and how the solution we provided increased efficiency in their operation. Application Note: Custom Load Cell Solution for Tanks J.A. King Helps Bruning & Federle with a Creative Solution After Load Cells are Delayed Bruning & Federle, a manufacturer of ventilation and dust collection systems, needed high capacity load cells for several large tanks. Our sales team worked with them to spec out appropriate load cells that would arrive… Case Study: Peerless-AV Outdoor Digital Signage J.A. King Testing Team Helps Peerless-AV® Innovate Design for Outdoor Digital Signage Peerless-AV® is a leader in the audio visual space with over 75 years of experience in designing and manufacturing a wide range of indoor and outdoor AV solutions for commercial use. Their extensive line-up of solutions include weatherproof… Application Note: Low Cost Truck Scale Alternative for Chemical Manufacturer The precision measurement group at Cross provides a chemical manufacturer with a low-cost alternative to a truck scale A chemical company was filling tankers using flow meters and then having them drive onto a truck scale to ensure they were properly filled. While this process worked, there were some issues.… Case Study: Custom Fixtures Improve Efficiency for Technimark Technimark, a manufacturer of high-value injection-molded packaging and components, works with some of the most recognizable brands to create rigid plastic solutions for healthcare, consumer packaging, and even industrial applications. The team at Technimark partners with their customers to take designs from the idea stage, through engineering, production, and finally… Application Note: Inspection Services Create Immediate ROI for Transmission Manufacturer An automotive transmission manufacturer discovered an issue related to the surface finish on parts that they received from one of their suppliers. A small percentage of the parts were too rough, an issue that could have caused serious warranty issues. The supplier had a roughly one week lead time to… Case Study: Craven County Wood Energy – Automated Multi-Truck Scale Craven County Wood Energy is a North Carolina based company on the cutting edge of new energy technology. They wood products, or biomass, in order to generate and sell electric power. Although Craven County is thriving, they faced several problems resulting from weather inconsistencies and equipment limitations. Biomass is a… VIEW ALL CONTACT US TODAY! See How We Can Help Improve Quality, Increase Efficiency, And Reduce Risk In Your Operation. 855.889.0092 About Locations Careers Feedback Events ShopCross Blog Sign up for our newsletter to get industry trends, educational content, and product updates, the way you want to receive them. Updates on our response to COVID-19 Download our latest W9 © 2021 Cross Company. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Web Design by Drum Creative