Quality Assurance at Schuette Metals

At Schuette Metals, quality is at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated Quality Assurance (QA) team, backed by advanced technologies and rigorous processes, ensures that every part we produce meets the highest standards of precision and reliability.

Advanced Quality Testing Equipment

To maintain exceptional quality, we use next-gen equipment, including:

Brown & Sharpe Global Advantage Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM): This CMM provides precise measurements for complex components with a measuring envelope of 500 mm x 2200 mm x 1000 mm.
Hexagon Absolute 83 Arm CMMs (2 units): Offering an 8-foot measuring range, these portable CMMs allow for flexible and accurate inspections across various part sizes.

Commitment to ISO 9001:2015 Standards

We adhere to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, a testament to our commitment to consistent product quality and continuous improvement.

This certification, which ensures that our processes meet international standards, instills confidence in the reliability of our products among our clients.

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Processes

Our QA team conducts thorough inspections at every stage of production, including:

Material Verification: Ensuring all raw materials meet specified standards before fabrication begins.
In-Process Inspections: Monitoring fabrication processes to detect and correct deviations in real-time.
Final Inspections: Performing detailed assessments of finished products to confirm they meet all customer specifications and quality criteria.

Partner with Schuette Metals for Uncompromising Quality

When you choose Schuette Metals, you’re partnering with a team that is unwavering in its dedication to excellence in metal fabrication.

Our robust quality assurance program, a cornerstone of our commitment to quality, ensures your projects are completed to the highest standards and provides reliable and superior products.

Creaform MetraSCAN 3D: Advanced Quality Inspection Technology

Schuette Metals leverages game-changing tools like the Creaform MetraSCAN 3D to ensure precise measurements and comprehensive surface inspections.

This 3D optical scanner is critical to quality control, inspection, and reverse engineering processes. It is designed for manufacturing and metrology professionals.

Key Features of the MetraSCAN 3D:

Exceptional Accuracy: Produces highly accurate and repeatable measurements for the most demanding applications.
Durability: Built to withstand shop floor challenges, including vibrations, part movements, and environmental fluctuations.
Unmatched Versatility: inspects parts of any size, material, surface finish, or complexity.
Accelerated Workflows: Speeds up 3D measurement processes, improving efficiency and reducing lead times.
Seamless Integration: Combines with the HandyPROBE, a handheld optical coordinate measuring machine, for enhanced functionality.

Applications of the MetraSCAN 3D:

Quality Control: Perform precise at-line inspections directly on the shop floor to ensure parts meet rigorous quality standards.
Reverse Engineering: Accurately measure clay models or perform reverse engineering tasks for packaging design or product development applications.
Dimensional Inspection: Conduct detailed dimensional inspections to verify specifications in the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance and consistency.

By incorporating the MetraSCAN 3D into our quality assurance processes, Schuette Metals maintains its commitment to precision and reliability, delivering superior results to our clients.

Quality Checking a Part