Quality and inspection
How we check parts and what paperwork you receive with them.
Inspection you can read
Every batch is checked against your drawing, and the paperwork travels with the parts.
- First article inspection report on new parts and new revisions
- 3.1 material certificates traced to the batch
- Certificates of conformity, and finish certificates from outside processes
- Measured on a CMM in a temperature-controlled room
Paperwork that comes with your parts
First article inspection report
Every dimension on the drawing measured on the first part and recorded, with the drawing ballooned to match. Sent before the batch runs on new parts.
Material certificates
3.1 mill certificates traced from the bar or plate to your batch through the route card.
Certificate of conformity
Signed by our quality manager for each delivery, listing the order, part, revision and quantity.
Non-conformance and concessions
If a part is out of tolerance we tell you before we ship it, with the measured value, and you decide.
Inspection equipment
Measuring equipment is calibrated on a schedule against traceable standards; the certificates are on file for audits.
Coordinate measuring machine
1000 × 700 × 600 mm
Height gauge and surface plate
Grade 0 granite
Surface roughness tester
Ra and Rz
Thread and plain gauges
Go and no-go
Hardness tester
Rockwell
Equipment list (sample).
Send us a drawing
PDF and STEP files are best. An estimator replies within two working days with a price per part and a lead time (sample).