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KDM Group's quality assurance system and the extensive quality control measures in place. Given your ISO 9001:2015 certification, it is clear that KDM has a robust quality management system with a focus on customer satisfaction, continual improvement, and personal excellence. Let's break down the key components of your quality assurance and control processes:

Quality Assurance System

KDM’s quality assurance system covers a wide range of activities throughout the product lifecycle, from design to production, to servicing and documentation. This comprehensive approach aligns with the principles of ISO 9001:2015, emphasizing a structured and systematic method to ensure quality in all aspects of operations.

Quality Policy

Your quality policy underscores three core principles:

  • Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring that products and services meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Personal Excellence: Emphasizing individual responsibility for quality and continuous improvement.
  • Continual Improvement: Constantly evolving processes to deliver defect-free products.

Quality Control Measures

KDM employs a wide range of quality control measures to ensure product reliability and safety. Here's an overview:

Chemical Analysis

  • The in-house spectrometer with 24 channels allows for detailed chemical analysis of various metal-based materials. The inclusion of nitrogen testing is noteworthy, indicating a comprehensive approach to material quality.
  • Regular testing of raw materials and scrap ensures a consistent quality baseline.

Physical Testing

  • Universal testing machines, hardness testers, impact testers, and metallurgical microscopes enable rigorous physical and mechanical testing of products.
  • Storage of specimens for a specific period allows for traceability and reference in case of quality-related issues.

Casting - Forgings Quality Control Check

  • Dimensional Inspection: Using tools like CMM, digital Vernier callipers, height gauges, and various plug gauges to ensure precise dimensions.
  • Surface Inspection: Methods like DP (Dye Penetrant) and MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) detect surface defects.
  • Internal Defects Inspection: RT (Radiographic Testing) provides insight into internal casting quality.
  • Other Tests: These include tensile, impact, radiography (X-ray), corrosion, and mechanical porosity tests. This comprehensive approach ensures thorough quality assessment.
  • Third-Party Inspections: LLOYDS, BUREAU VERITAS, and DNV inspections add an extra layer of credibility.

Outsourced Inspection & Quality Control Facilities

KDM utilizes additional quality control equipment and facilities to ensure precision and accuracy:

  • CNC Coordinate Measurement Machine: Ensures dimensional accuracy with CAD software integration.
  • Surface Measurement and Other Tools: Taylor Hobson Talyrond, Mitutoya PJ3005F-100, and Surtronic 4+ offer precision in various measurements.

Summary

Your robust quality control system and quality assurance approach demonstrate KDM's commitment to delivering high-quality products. The combination of internal testing, external certifications, and a comprehensive range of quality control checks ensures customer satisfaction and continual improvement. By leveraging modern technology and a thorough understanding of quality principles, KDM is well-positioned to maintain its reputation for reliability and precision.