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Are you using metrology terminology correctly?

In metrology, using the correct terminology can be critical in getting the measurement information required. Three terms that are often incorrectly used interchangeably are accuracy, precision, and resolution. This month’s article will break down the differences between these terms and how they relate to one another.

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Schedule your next calibration in GageSuite®

At J.A. King, we are constantly adding GageSuite functionality in order to better serve you, our customers. We are very excited to share with you our newest update, which allows you to schedule calibrations from within GageSuite. Click below to see the step-by-step instructions.

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Upcoming Webinar: Force and Materials Testing

FMS50In your manufacturing operation, do you perform force or material testing on your products? Do you face challenges with ambiguous ASTM requirements or customer specifications? Perhaps your hurdles are oriented around Gage R&R, data collection, fixturing, or inspection throughput.

Regardless of your specific dilemma, J.A. King’s webinar will cover the best practices that Quality Professionals use to confidently get accurate data, quickly, and in a cost effective manner.

Chris Johnson will be hosting our next webinar on Thursday, March 15th at 9:00 AM EST with Matt Youngblood, Application Specialist. During the session they will highlight the Starrett Force Measurement System, as well as J.A. King custom force fixtures, and testing services.

The webinar will be approximately 30 minutes, with 15-20 minutes for Q&A at the end. Click below to learn more and register.

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In Stock Equipment

Did you know that J.A. King has a large inventory of new, refurbished, and demonstration measurement equipment available at discount pricing?

Click below to see our featured items or request a full list of our available in-stock equipment.

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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.