Delivering excellence through advanced testing and rigorous quality control
At Production Pattern & Foundry, quality isn't just a buzzword—it's the foundation of everything we do. From initial design through final inspection, our comprehensive quality assurance system ensures that every aluminum casting meets or exceeds the most demanding specifications.
Supported by multiple ISO certifications and state-of-the-art testing equipment, our experienced team implements rigorous quality controls at every stage of production. This systematic approach allows us to deliver castings with consistent metallurgical properties, dimensional accuracy, and exceptional surface finish.
Our commitment to quality is validated through our ISO certifications, which provide a framework for consistent quality management and continuous improvement across all our operations.
Our ISO 9001:2015 certification establishes a systematic approach to quality management, ensuring consistent delivery of aluminum castings that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Detailed documentation of all production processes ensures repeatability and consistency.
Proactive identification and mitigation of quality risks throughout production.
Ongoing system refinement through internal audits and corrective actions.
Our IATF 16949 certification demonstrates our ability to meet the stringent quality requirements of the automotive industry, focusing on defect prevention and reduction of variation.
Enhanced statistical process control and monitoring for automotive applications.
Specialized processes to ensure safety-critical components meet all requirements.
Rigorous supplier qualification and monitoring to ensure quality throughout the supply chain.
Our ISO 14001:2015 certification validates our commitment to environmental management, ensuring we minimize our ecological footprint while maintaining high-quality production.
Efficient use of energy, water, and raw materials in casting operations.
Systematic waste management with emphasis on recycling and reuse.
Ensures all environmental regulations and requirements are met or exceeded.
Our ISO certifications aren't just plaques on the wall—they're integrated into our daily operations through:
Comprehensive documentation of all processes, ensuring consistent quality regardless of which team member performs the work.
Systematic self-assessment to identify opportunities for improvement before they impact quality.
Regular leadership evaluation of quality metrics, customer feedback, and process performance.
Ongoing education to ensure all team members understand and implement quality standards.
Our ISO certifications are validated through regular audits by independent certification bodies, ensuring objective assessment of our quality management systems.
Our state-of-the-art quality control laboratory is equipped with advanced testing technologies that ensure precision, consistency, and reliability in every aluminum casting we produce.
Our Coordinate Measuring Machines provide precise dimensional verification with accuracy to within 0.0001 inches. These systems create detailed 3D measurement analyses to ensure exact conformance to specifications.
Our advanced spectrographic analysis equipment performs rapid, accurate chemical composition testing of aluminum alloys. This ensures precise material verification for critical metallurgical properties.
Our tensile testing equipment evaluates the mechanical properties of cast aluminum, measuring tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation to ensure castings meet specified performance requirements.
Our advanced 3D scanning technology captures millions of surface points, creating detailed digital models for comprehensive dimensional analysis, reverse engineering, and first article inspections.
Using our Checkmaster CMM and Zeiss ATOS 5 equipment, we perform comprehensive dimensional inspections that:
Our quantometers and tensile testing equipment provide critical data on:
Comprehensive inspection of first production parts using all testing equipment to verify conformance to specifications before full production begins.
Regular sampling and testing throughout production to ensure consistent quality and identify any process drift before it affects product quality.
Chemical analysis of each heat of aluminum to verify alloy composition meets specified requirements and industry standards.
Tensile and hardness testing to verify mechanical properties meet or exceed specifications for strength, ductility, and performance.
Dimensional verification, visual inspection, and documentation review before shipment to ensure all customer requirements are met.
Generation of comprehensive quality reports, material certifications, and inspection records for complete traceability and customer verification.
At Production Pattern & Foundry, we've developed a comprehensive quality assurance program that integrates ISO standards with advanced testing methodologies to ensure consistent excellence in every casting we produce.
We integrate quality considerations from the earliest stages of pattern design, identifying critical characteristics and implementing appropriate process controls before production begins.
New processes undergo rigorous validation through MAGMASOFT simulation and physical testing to ensure they consistently produce castings that meet all specifications.
Detailed control plans for each part specify all inspection requirements, frequencies, and acceptance criteria to maintain consistent quality throughout production.
We implement SPC to monitor key process variables, allowing us to detect and address variations before they impact product quality.
Our quality system includes structured methodologies for continuous improvement, including:
These integrated quality processes ensure that every casting we produce consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Behind our quality systems and advanced equipment is a dedicated team of quality professionals with extensive experience in aluminum casting, metallurgy, and quality assurance methodologies.
Our quality team works collaboratively with all departments, from engineering through production to shipping, ensuring that quality is built into every step of our process rather than simply inspected at the end.
With ongoing training and professional development, our quality team stays at the forefront of industry best practices to ensure we deliver consistently excellent aluminum castings.
From ISO certifications to advanced testing equipment, our comprehensive quality systems ensure that your aluminum castings consistently meet or exceed your specifications.
