Dan Blount

Dan Blount

Dan Blount, Senior Technical Quality Manager, Cross Precision Measurement. Founded in 1939, Cross Precision Measurement has 21 ISO 17025 calibration labs across the country. Cross prides itself on industry-leading technical expertise, combined with world-class customer service. www.crossco.com/precision-measurement

The Cross Company is a certified member of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA).

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CSIA guest column | Dan Blount

What Causes Measurement Equipment to Drift?

Drift analysis is the process of evaluating the instrument's performance over an established period of time.
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Dan Blount
August 17, 2025

Drift, as defined by NIST, refers to a slow change in a gauge's response. When measurement equipment drifts beyond specifications, it can result in inaccurate data, negatively affect product performance, and potentially lead to recalls. Drift can occur simply through normal use over time.


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