Precision Metrology for Power Plants Across the U.S.
At Tried & True Metrology, we’ve supported the power generation industry nationwide — from nuclear power stations and hydroelectric facilities to coal and natural gas plants. Our expertise ensures that critical equipment is installed, aligned, and verified with accuracy, helping plants maximise efficiency, safety, and uptime.
In an industry where even millimetres of misalignment can impact performance, our mobile metrology team provides fast, reliable data that keeps turbines, generators, pumps, and bearings operating at peak condition.
Why Metrology Matters in Power Generation
Power generation facilities run continuously, often for decades, and downtime costs are measured in thousands of dollars per hour. Proper alignment and inspection are not optional — they’re essential. Our services ensure:
Our Services for Power Plants
As-Found Condition Reports
Before maintenance or upgrades, we document the exact state of equipment. This baseline data helps engineers plan interventions and verify improvements after work is complete.
Precision Alignment Support
We specialise in the alignment of turbines, generators, pumps, and other rotating equipment. Live readings allow teams to see adjustments in real-time, ensuring optimal results before systems go back online.
Bearing & Shaft Verification
Misaligned bearings can lead to vibration, wear, and costly repairs. We provide bearing alignment verification and shaft clearance checks to ensure smooth operation and long service life.
Clearance & Tolerance Checks
Using laser trackers and 3D scanning, we verify that clearances meet required specifications — especially in high-stress areas such as turbine housings, valves, and pressure systems.
Advanced Tools & Techniques
We use industry-leading metrology software and hardware, including Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks, Metrolog, V-Stars, and laser trackers, to deliver accurate data on-site. Combined with 3D scanning, we can capture as-built conditions and provide visual reports that make engineering decisions faster and more reliable.
Why Work With Us?
- Nationwide coverage: We mobilise teams across the United States.
- Decades of experience in both new builds and maintenance turnarounds.
- Flexible scheduling to work around planned outages and critical timelines.
- Comprehensive reporting that stands up to audits and compliance requirements.
Industries We Support Beyond Power
Many of the same precision services we provide to the power sector are also essential in shipbuilding, aerospace, and automotive. Explore our Industries page to learn more.
FAQs
Aerospace metrology services involve the precise measurement, alignment, and inspection of aircraft and spacecraft structures, tooling, and flight-critical components. At Tried & True Metrology, we use advanced tools like laser trackers and 3D scanners to ensure compliance with strict aerospace standards.
Metrology ensures that parts and assemblies meet exact tolerances, which is critical for safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. For example, the FAA requires strict adherence to dimensional accuracy in production and maintenance. Without reliable metrology, even minor deviations can cause costly rework or operational risks.
Yes. We regularly support tooling certification and recertification for jigs, fixtures, and composite layup tools. This process validates that production equipment meets program requirements. Learn more about our 3D inspection services for CAD-to-part verification and GD&T reporting.
Absolutely. Our mobile teams travel across the U.S. to support depots and MRO facilities. We verify structural repairs, shim fit-ups, and component alignment with minimal downtime — complementing your precision alignment workflows.
We integrate laser trackers, photogrammetry, and 3D scanning with industry-standard software such as Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks, Metrolog, and Geomagic DesignX. These tools provide traceable reports, color deviation maps, and point clouds that engineers can act on immediately.
Yes. Our workflows are aligned with AS9100 quality management standards, ensuring traceability, documentation, and compliance throughout measurement projects.
Yes. We work closely with R&D teams on prototypes, new assembly lines, and experimental tooling. By combining reverse engineering with 3D scanning, we accelerate development cycles and reduce risks during early design phases.
While we’re based in Virginia, we mobilize nationwide across the U.S. — including states with high aerospace activity such as California, Texas, Florida, and Washington. Our team can adapt to your program schedule and location.
