Quality and Inspection
Titan Industries LLC machines precision components for aerospace, defense, OEM, and industrial customers from our shop in Wichita, Kansas. Quality here is not a final gate that parts either pass or fail. It is how the job is set up, documented, measured, and released, so the tenth release runs like the first.
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Every job carries material identification, defined inspection points, and a documented setup. If your purchase order calls for something beyond that, send it with the RFQ and we will quote to it rather than assume it.
How We Control Quality
Documented Procedures
Quality procedures and forms are controlled documents with revision levels, not informal practice.
Material Identification
Material is identified on receipt and traceability is recorded against the job.
In-Process Inspection
Features are checked at defined points during the run, not only after the last piece.
Final Inspection
Parts are inspected against the customer drawing before they are packed and shipped.
First Article Inspection
FAI is performed to the requirement defined by the customer purchase order or drawing.
Nonconforming Product
Identified, segregated, and dispositioned under a written procedure. Nothing ships on a judgment call.
Inspection Equipment
Dimensional inspection is performed with calibrated equipment at the machine and at the inspection bench.
| Equipment | Used for |
|---|---|
| Micrometers and calipers | Outside diameters, lengths, thicknesses, and general dimensional checks |
| Bore gages | Inside diameters on bushings, sleeves, and bored features |
| Pin gages | Hole size verification and go/no-go checks |
| Thread gages | Internal and external thread verification |
| Granite surface plate | Layout, and flatness, parallelism, and squareness checks |
| Height gage | Layout and location dimensions from a datum surface |
If your part requires inspection methods or equipment beyond what is listed here, tell us on the RFQ. We will tell you plainly whether we can meet the requirement in house rather than find out after the parts are cut.
Material Identification and Traceability
Material is identified when it arrives and stays identified through the job. Traceability is recorded on a controlled form that ties the material to the job, so the parts you receive can be traced back to what they were made from.
Customer-furnished material is accepted. It is identified on receipt, segregated, and run against your job only.
First Article Inspection
First article inspection is performed to the requirement defined by your purchase order or drawing. Because FAI requirements and formats vary by customer and by program, we quote FAI as a defined scope rather than assuming it. Include the FAI requirement with your RFQ and it will be reflected in the quote and the lead time.
Control of Nonconforming Product
Nonconforming product is identified, segregated from good parts, and dispositioned under a written procedure. Dispositions are recorded, and:
- Use-as-is and repair dispositions require written customer authorization before the parts ship. We do not make that call on your behalf.
- Rework is performed to a defined method and re-inspected against the drawing.
- Scrap is removed from the job and replaced.
Documentation That Ships With Your Parts
Documentation is supplied to the requirement stated on your purchase order. Commonly requested items include:
- Certificate of conformance
- Material identification and traceability records
- Inspection documentation and first article results
- Certifications from outside processors, where applicable
Outside Processing
Heat treat, plating, passivation, and NDT are coordinated through outside sources or managed by the customer, by agreement on the purchase order. Call out any special process on the RFQ and it will be reflected in the quoted scope, the lead time, and the documentation package.
Supplier Quality Surveys
If your purchasing or quality group requires a supplier survey, self-assessment, or approved-vendor questionnaire before we can quote, send it with your RFQ. We complete them and return them directly to your quality contact.
Continuous Improvement
Our quality documentation is actively maintained and expanded as customer requirements grow. When a customer requirement exposes a gap, the procedure gets written, not worked around.
Have a Quality Requirement to Check?
Send the drawing, the purchase order requirements, and any inspection or documentation callouts. We respond to quote requests within one business day and will tell you up front what we can and cannot meet.
Quality FAQ
Does Titan Industries maintain material traceability?
Yes. Material identification and traceability are recorded for each job on a controlled form, and customer-furnished material is accepted and identified on receipt.
Does Titan Industries perform first article inspection?
Yes. First article inspection is performed to the requirement defined by the customer purchase order or drawing. Send the FAI requirement and format with the RFQ so it is quoted rather than assumed.
What inspection equipment does Titan Industries use?
Calibrated hand gaging including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, pin gages, and thread gages, plus a granite surface plate and height gage for layout and for flatness, parallelism, and squareness checks.
How does Titan Industries handle nonconforming parts?
Nonconforming product is identified, segregated, and dispositioned under a written procedure. Use-as-is and repair dispositions require written customer authorization before the parts ship.
Can Titan Industries provide documentation with the parts?
Yes. Certificates of conformance, material identification and traceability records, and inspection documentation are provided to the requirement stated on the customer purchase order.