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calibration

How to Use an IR Gun

Measuring the temperature of something from a distance? Why yes, there is a tool for that. It's...

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What is Metrology?

Metrology is the science of weights and measurements. The word is made up of the Greek word metron,...

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History of the Micrometer

Necessity, as they say, is the mother of all invention. Smiths, machinists, and clockmakers have...

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Does it Make a Difference if I Use a Calibrated Tape Measure?

When you're doing work with tools of any kind, accuracy is important. This goes for even the...

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Do multimeters need to be calibrated?

Every type of expert has a tool that they rely on each day. A writer relies on their laptop, a...

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What is a conductivity meter?

Every day, we rely on chemistry and physics to give us clean drinking water, whether we realize it...

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What is an RTD?

An RTD — or resistance temperature detector — is a preferred tool for measuring temperatures. This...

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What is a Process Calibrator?

Process calibrators are an essential tool for technicians. They are a familiar instrument for...

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What is a Loop Calibrator?

At Alliance Calibration, we deal with all kinds of calibrators, from dimensional calibration to...

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Why are calibrations performed at 68ºF?

A calibration lab is all about the details, from the equipment to the temperature. All labs need to...

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