In the manufacturing industry, Quality Control (“QC”) is a process to ensure that both product quality and performed services adhere to a defined set of criteria and meet required standards. It’s important to find a manufacturer that follows proper QC protocol and upholds safety standards to not only demonstrate the integrity of the company, but also to increase the efficiency and quality of the machines to meet customer expectations.

The five key factors of QC in manufacturing are:

  • Risk Minimization – in addition to minimizing risks in the factory by following safety guidelines, financial risks can also occur if there is a product recall or error in production. We employ an effective QC system that includes detailed inspections at every stage of the manufacturing process to help ensure that our products meet the appropriate requirements before delivery.
  • Resource Conservation – the proper ethical use and protection of valuable resources, such as trees, minerals, wildlife, and water also play a role in QC.  We take this into consideration and aim to reduce the initial material expenses in projects.
  • Effective Compliance – failing to comply with industry regulations can result in production hurdles and lead to higher expenses. Our team always abides by industry standards throughout each project, which also helps to identify any red flags or issues as early as possible.
  • Consistency – clients should always get what they expect to receive. QC is integral in ensuring we remain consistent in the quality of our products. Such details help eliminate downtime and rework as well as manage production costs to best serve our clients.
  • Final Product – following production best practices and strict QC optimizes our final inspection checkpoint and enables us to deliver higher-quality machinery to our clients in an expedited fashion

At Aero Machine, we follow efficient QC processes to maintain consistency and flow throughout each stage of our production process. Our team of machinists undergo extensive training to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to operate at 100% precision in a safe and sanitary environment. One of our core values is safety; we strive for zero incidents with injury and have processes and controls in places to eliminate hazards in addition to utilizing personal protective equipment.

Our clients benefit from QC by receiving high-quality products and our goal is to ensure full alignment with our customers’ expectations every time.

Aero Machine understands your business, and therefore, the importance of our services. We strive to make quality equipment for you in order to produce quality products for your customers. Explore what Aero Machine can do for you. Contact us today to learn more.

When finding new equipment, or repairing your current equipment, there are many options to consider, and choosing one that fits your requirements and goals can be challenging. As you evaluate your options, consider custom-designed equipment, created by a custom manufacturing company, like Aero Machine.

Why Consider Custom Machining?

Custom manufacturing allows your equipment to be precisely designed to unique dimensions and specifications, so it can integrate seamlessly into your current operations and processes.

How We Can Help

As a custom manufacturer, Aero Machine can custom produce, modify, or repair any piece of equipment. We can meet the specific equipment standards and requirements you require, including accuracy, safety, durability, and speed, and we can complete your project according to your preferred timeline so you may maintain your business operations. 

The image below shows an example of a recent project that we custom produced for a client. This is a drive shaft that was turned and milled on Haas CNC equipment. This is just one of the various types of projects that Aero Machine can handle. 

With our skilled labor force and state-of-the-art equipment, we work together seamlessly to deliver benefits to our clients that are value-based, performance-based and leadership-driven.

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Over the years, technology has evolved in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing used to consist of workers in assembly lines repeating the same step over and over. Now, many parts of manufacturing are performed by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining. CNC machining is a process where pre-programmed computer software dictates the movement of factory tools and machinery.

With CNC machining, computers can control various complex machines with extreme precision, and 3D cuts can be performed perfectly with a single set of prompts. Examples of machinery that can be controlled by CNC machining include mills, lathes, routers, plasma cutters, etc. Machine shops using this process, including Aero Machine, can increase their productivity significantly and improve the quality of their equipment. Because of this, the popularity and usage of CNC machines has grown quickly.

How does CNC machining work?

First, software is programmed and coded with the specific cuts required by the machine. The code, sometimes referred to as G-code, dictates the functions of the machine such as coordination, speed, and feed rate. The tools and machines will then follow the steps in the coded program, like a robot. If the machine is programmed accurately with the correct code, the machine will follow the steps as directed. Therefore, complex cuts can be incorporated with precision within minutes using a CNC machine.

Because of these capabilities, this process has been implemented in many manufacturing areas. CNC programming is also saved in a computer’s memory which increases the efficiency of the process. The systems aren’t static either, so they are able to change as required and newer prompts are able to be added to existing programs by a simple adjustment to the code.

What are some of the machines that use CNC systems?

Many of the machines used today are electronic, meaning CNC machining can be applied to most of them. Various materials have different properties, so machinists and engineers are required to alter different variables like feed rate, tool selection, RPM, and more.

Some common machines that use CNC are:

  • Mills – Mills are machines that can run on programs using number and letter prompts. These prompts are used to move the machines accurately, sometimes in different directions at the same time. Mills use a 3D system that functions on a three-axis system (X, Y, and Z). New mills can add more axes which increases the efficiency of the program.
  • Lathes – Using CNC machining, the cuts performed by lathes are circular and perform with high precision and velocity. Because of CNC, lathes can produce far more complicated designs than if it was produced manually. Most CNC lathes consist of two axes while more complex designs can have 3 axes.
  • Routers – A CNC router is used to cut materials such as wood, steel, aluminum, and plastic. CNC routers increase productivity and reduce waste. Like other CNC machines, CNC routers are very effective at crafting materials with high precision. Some examples of when CNC routers are utilized are woodworking, creating prototypes within the engineering field, and producing pieces of art.
  • Plasma Cutters – These machines use a hot plasma torch to cut the metal and other hard surfaces. To produce the speed and heat necessary to cut metal, plasma is generated through compressed-air gas and electrical arcs. The process of using the heat and speed necessary to cut pieces of metal is very dangerous, now that these machines can be controlled with CNC, it has provided a significant increase in safety.

A manufacturing evolution

CNC machining has provided an advanced technological solution in the manufacturing industry. The usage of this system has been and continues to be implemented in many machine shops. Because of CNC machining, the efficiency of work produced and safety in the workplace have increased significantly.

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