Deterco, Inc. was established in August 1983 and incorporated in April 1997. We are a Metrology Industrial Distribution Company, which represents over 700 manufacturers in a variety of measuring and quality control products, such as hardened and ground, API (American Petroleum Institute), straight gauges, taper gauges, cylinder gauges, hardness testers, CMM, precision hand tools, cutting tools, carbide turning inserts, carbide threading tools, mechanical dimensional gauges, non-destructive testing equipment, profile measuring systems, surface finish systems, ultrasonic systems and vision systems.
We specialize in the following business areas: API “American Petroleum Institute”, (oil & gas exploration & completion), air conditioning industries, automotive industries and related second tier suppliers, appliance industries, aeronautical industries, bottling industries, electric motor industries, electronic industries, medical industries, NASA, other related space agencies, plastics industries, weapons manufacturing and many others.
Metrology comes from the Greek word “metron” and “logos” which literally means the study of measurement. This study covers both the experimental and theoretical aspects of measurement and the determination of the levels of uncertainty of these aspects. The study of measurement is a basic requirement in any field of science and technology, most importantly in engineering and manufacturing. Since metrology is the study of measurement, it is expected to enforce, validate and verify predefined standards for traceability, accuracy, reliability, and precision. All of these are factors that would affect the validity of measurement. Although these standards vary widely, these are mandated by the government, the agencies, and some treaties. Consequently, these standards are verified and tested against a recognized quality system in calibration laboratories.
