Quality

How we make sure the part you get matches the drawing you sent.

Before we quote

Every drawing gets a design review before it's quoted. We flag features that add cost or risk, such as tolerances tighter than the function needs, deep narrow pockets, missing draft or walls too thin to hold their shape, and suggest changes. Your engineers decide. See design features that add cost.

Before we start

• Confidentiality. We'll sign your NDA before you share drawings.
• Requirements up front. Tolerances, material and finish specs, inspection needs and paperwork are confirmed in the quote, not discovered at delivery.

During the build

First parts are checked before the rest of the batch runs, so a problem shows up on part one instead of part fifty.

Inspection

• Parts are checked against your drawing before they ship.
• Inspection reports on critical dimensions are available on request.
• For freeform surfaces, molds and composite parts, a 3D scan of the part can be compared with your CAD, showing deviation across the whole surface as a color map.
• Material certificates are available on request.

Tooling approval

Molds and dies run trial shots (T0, T1) before they ship. You get sample parts and a dimensional report to approve, and corrections are made before the tool leaves. See mold trials.

Documentation

Tell us what your quality system requires, such as material certificates, certificates of conformance, first article reports or lot traceability, and we'll confirm what we supply before we quote.

If something's wrong

If a part doesn't meet the drawing, tell us. We'll find out why, correct the process and agree with you on rework or replacement.

For questions about a specific requirement, email info@a8mfg.com or use the form below.