quality Assurance

Quality is embedded across all processes. Real-time monitoring, laboratory testing, and controlled systems support consistent results, traceability, and compliance with global standards from order entry through final inspection.

ISO/IEC 17025:

Accredited Laboratory

Accredited for coating thickness, coating weight, metal content, and corrosion resistance testing, providing traceable and globally recognized results.

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ISO 9001:

Quality Management

Certified for plating, lab testing, and process control. Ensures consistency through standards and continual improvement.

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ISO 14001:

Environmental Management

Certified for waste handling, resource use, and regulatory compliance. Supports sustainable and disciplined operations.

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AIAG's CQI-11 Special Process:

Plating System Assessment

Compliant with CQI-11 for electroplating process control, product quality, and OEM specification alignment.

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AIAG’s CQI-12 Special Process:

Coating System Assessment

Compliant with CQI-12 for phosphate, dip-spin, and conversion coatings. Ensures consistency and prevents defects.

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Our Testing Methods

The following highlights many testing and monitoring methods used; additional testing is performed per specifications or as needed.

ASTM E663:

Water Testing

Advanced ICP analysis with the Thermo Scientific iCAP PRO provides high-precision trace-metal control, maintaining process quality and environmental compliance.

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ASTM B117:

Corrosion Resistance Testing

Salt fog chamber verifies zinc, zinc-nickel, and phosphate coating durability, ensuring parts meet spec.

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ASTM B568:

Thickness Testing

FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XDL® 230 XRF measures zinc and zinc-nickel coating thickness and composition for consistent, compliant finishes.

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ISO 16047:

Torque Tension Testing

Kistler ANALYSE-B 500 measures torque, clamp force, and friction to validate fastener performance.

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ASTM E376: Thickness Testing

On-line handheld magnetic-induction and eddy-current gauges measure plating thickness.

AQ101-01: Zinc Phosphate Coating Weight

Denver APX-200 confirms zinc phosphate coating weight for process consistency.

ASTM B571: Heat Quench Testing

Heratherm oven and quench testing assess plating adhesion under thermal stress to confirm coating integrity.

Engage™ Chemical Control: Plating Solution Monitoring

Monitor pH, conductivity, and concentration to maintain controlled and repeatable plating conditions.

Specifications

Core OEM specifications met across GM, Ford, Stellantis, BMW, and more. The list below is a sample, as a broad range of finishes and specs are offered. Not all subcodes apply.

Ford WX100
BMW GS 90010
VW 13750
Stellantis PS.50036
Toyota TSH6532G
Tesla TM-0009F-M
ISO 4042
ASTM B633
Nissan NES M4040
Honda HES D2003
ISO 19598
GMW 3179
Ford WX100
BMW GS 90010
VW 13750
Stellantis PS.50036
Toyota TSH6532G
Tesla TM-0009F-M
ISO 4042
ASTM B633
Nissan NES M4040
Honda HES D2003
ISO 19598
GMW 3179

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