Quality Assurance

At Perfection Spring & Stamping Corp, our goal has always been to supply not only the finest in engineering, but also the highest in quality. If "Engineering" is the gas in our engine, then "Quality" is our oil. We validate our systems with an independent auditor to obtain a 3rd Party Quality Quality Systems Certificate (PDF - 60KB) to meet the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2009 (PDF - 23KB) and are compliant to FDA-QSR. We adhere to a zero defect goal to meet the specific quality standards set by our customers.

High quality begins with process control and monitoring. We combine real-time SPC (PDF - 28KB) with comprehensive statistical analysis for every part we produce. This process includes pre-planning evaluation, in-line process control and off-line technical support. Our quality methodology adheres to "Advanced Product Quality Planning" (APQP) (PDF - 34KB) practices. Each part we manufacture follows a standard quality approval process to establish confidence in the production plan, process, and method, not only us but of our customer. This system works to insure engineering design records are maintained, specification requirements are properly adhered to, and that the manufacturing process is repeatable while consistently meeting all print requirements. We share the data and results with every part we manufacture as part of our part submission to our customers.

Our standard production part approval process consists of 18 elements, modified based upon customer specific requirements, or product specification.

We also employ a range of quality assurance and manufacturing methods which include:

SPC (Statistical Process Control):(PDF - 29KB) This is an effective method of monitoring a process through the use of control charts. Control charts enable the use of objective criteria for distinguishing background variation from events of significance based on statistical techniques. Much of its power lies in the ability to monitor both process center and its variation about that center. By collecting data from samples at various points within the process, variations in the process that may affect the quality of the end product or service can be detected and corrected, thus reducing waste as well as the likelihood that problems will be passed on to the customer. With its emphasis on early detection and prevention of problems, SPC has a distinct advantage over quality methods, such as inspection, that apply resources to detecting and correcting problems in the end product or service.

"5S" Methodology: (PDF - 88KB) 5S is a philosophy and a way of organizing and managing the workspace and work flow with the intent to improve efficiency by eliminating waste, improving flow and reducing process unevenness. This is accomplished through Sorting, Straighten, Shining, Standardizing, Sustaining and Safety.

Poka-yoke: (PDF - 58KB) "Fail-Safing", "Foolproofing", or "Mistake-proofing", a method of preventing errors by putting limits on how an operation can be performed in order to force the correct completion of the operation.

IMDS: (PDF - 33KB) Registration on the "International Material Data System". This system registers declarable substances within the product specifications that may be a concern to human health, environmental safety and recycling.

RoHS Compliant: (PDF - 20MB) Known as the "lead-free directive, while a European Union directive, we review product specifications against following six substances: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE).

Specifications

Quality Assurance Services	Audit plans Control charts and plans Failure Analysis Service Full part layout Gage R & R studies ISR, FMEA, APQP, PPAP Product Traceability & Lot Control Material Certifications Minimum Cpk Packaging layout Quality Manual Statistical data Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Recognitions & Awards	4 Time Chrysler Gold Pentastar Award 5 Time Phillips Consumer Electronics Award Winner North American Lighting "Impact Cost Reduction" Award Atwood Automotive "Outstanding Supplier Award" Whirlpool "Recognition & Distinction Award" Ohio Electric Motors Supplier Award Eaton Zero PPM Quality Award Fellowes '2009 Partner of the Year' Award
Standards & Compliances	ISO/TS 16949:2009 ANSI-RAB FDA-QSR Compliant
3rd Party Certification	Quality audit performed by an independent third party Registrar, TUV Rheinland Germany, per ISO/TS 16949:2009, 3rd edition, 2009-06-15.
Logistics Services	JIT Delivery Tracking Barcode Labeling for Lot Control Advance Shipping Notice Capability (ASN) EDI Scheduling FIFO Inventory Rotation Consignment Inventory
Equipment	Spring Testers Measuring Projectors Optical Comparators Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) MicroVu Programmable Video Measuring System SPC Network Software Tensile Strength Tester Rockwell Tester Humidity Control & Salt Spray Cabinet Sediment Testing Equipment

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