Services

WHAT WE DO

Tried and True Metrology provides accurate, reliable, and mobile measurement services to support manufacturers, engineering teams, and MRO facilities across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and the entire United States. Whether you're validating tooling, aligning machinery, capturing 3D data, or recreating legacy components, our specialists deliver precision that keeps your projects on schedule and within tolerance.

No matter the size of your operation or the complexity of your requirement, we can support you with 3D scanning, inspection, alignment, reverse engineering, automation, and equipment rental solutions. If your industry isn’t listed, our team can still help — we tailor our workflows to meet your exact measurement needs.

Explore our core services below to see how we can support your next project.

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3D Inspection

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Precision Alignment

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3D Scanning

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Reverse Engineering

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Automation

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Equipment Rental

Your Complete Metrology Partner

Each service we offer is backed by industry-leading equipment, advanced metrology software, and years of hands-on experience in precision measurement. From large-scale onsite projects to detailed part inspections in our facility, our team ensures accuracy, repeatability, and clear documentation every step of the way.

Below you’ll find detailed information about our capabilities, workflows, deliverables, and the specialist tools we use across various industries. These expanded sections provide deeper technical insight into how each service supports manufacturing, engineering, outage planning, and production environments.

If you're unsure which service best fits your application, contact us and we’ll recommend the most efficient and cost-effective solution for your project.

Special Services & Real-World Applications

Beyond our core offerings, Tried and True Metrology supports a wide range of specialist measurement tasks across multiple industries. These services are ideal for projects that demand high accuracy, precise alignment, or detailed digital documentation. Whether you're maintaining equipment, validating tooling, or troubleshooting production challenges, our team provides fast, reliable, and actionable results.

  • Rail Alignment – verifying straightness, elevation, and track geometry
  • Shaft Alignment – ensuring pumps, motors, and rotating equipment run efficiently
  • Robot Mapping – validating robot cell accuracy and toolpath positioning
  • Machine Alignment – setting up or relocating machine tools and large equipment
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) – dimensional validation for suppliers and PPAP requirements
  • Large-Volume Metrology – measurement of structures, assemblies, and heavy-industry components

These services integrate seamlessly with our 3D inspection, precision alignment, and 3D scanning workflows, allowing us to support both individual tasks and large-scale measurement programmes.

Software We Use

To deliver precise, repeatable, and traceable measurement results, we utilise a suite of professional metrology platforms trusted across aerospace, automotive, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries:

  • SpatialAnalyzer – multi-instrument alignment, analysis, and reporting
  • PolyWorks – 3D inspection, scanning workflows, and GD&T validation
  • Metrolog X4 – high-accuracy inspection and automation support
  • V-Stars – photogrammetry for large-volume measurement
  • Geomagic DesignX – industry-leading reverse engineering and CAD modelling

These platforms follow standards and practices recommended by organisations such as NIST and the ISO, ensuring accuracy and compatibility with engineering and quality systems.

Why Companies Choose Tried and True Metrology

Our customers rely on us because we combine advanced measurement technology with deep industry experience. Whether you're working with tight tolerances, large assemblies, legacy parts, or critical production equipment, our team ensures:

  • Accurate, repeatable measurements suitable for demanding environments
  • Fast onsite deployment across Virginia and surrounding states
  • Clear reporting compatible with CAD, QA systems, and engineering specifications
  • Support for complex geometry where traditional tools fall short
  • Experience across multiple industries including aerospace, automotive, marine, and power generation

If you would like to discuss a project or need guidance choosing the right service, our team is always here to help. Get in touch for a fast response.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Job Examples

Rail Alignment, Shaft Alignment, Robot Mapping, Machine Alignment, First Article Inspection are just a few examples of what Tried and True offers.

Software TNT Uses:

Spatial Analyzer
PolyWorks
Metrolog
V-Stars
Geomagic DesignX

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The Highest Quality

Tried and True resonates quality

We will ensure the highest quality of work to be performed, no matter how small or big the project is.

The "Golden Rule" of metrology: measurement uncertainty shall be less than 10% of the tolerance.