Ace Precision services several industries, including aerospace, which requires compliance to quality management system requirements beyond ISO 9001. We have built and continue to maintain a highly integrated quality system not only capable of capturing industry, Nadcap, and customer-specific requirements, but also effectively identifying, managing and driving internal process improvement initiatives.
Ace Precision has consistently received accolades from external auditors with respect to our dynamic, effective and sound quality system as evidenced in comprehensively documented materials — but even more importantly, in the demonstrated comprehension by our employees. Ace Precision is committed to meet or exceed our customer requirements, and to continuously strive to improve the quality of our product and service.
Ace Precision utilizes the following nondestructive testing (NDT) methods: fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI methods A and D) and computed radiographic inspection (CR). Our NDT inspectors are held to rigid standards for acceptance criteria and training, our in-house level 3 inspectors develop NDT techniques, interpret customer specifications, monitor compliance, and train and certify other inspectors. Ace Precision’s NDT testing processes are Nadcap accredited and OEM customer source approved.
Fluorescent penetrant inspection is a type of dye penetrant inspection in which a fluorescent dye is applied to the surface of a nonporous material in order to detect defects that may compromise the integrity or quality of the part in question.
Computed radiography is the digital replacement of conventional X-ray film radiography and offers enormous advantages for inspection tasks: the use of consumables is virtually eliminated and the time to produce an image is drastically shortened. Imaging plates are reusable. No darkroom or chemicals are needed. Computed radiography provides real-time analysis of weld features during setups, production and weld development. The working envelope of our machine is 30″ x 30″ x 30″.
Ace Precision’s testing laboratory performs metallographic evaluations of thermal spray coatings and laser cutting and drilling processes. To assure compliance with current thermal spray and laser process specifications, our lab technicians use microscopy to enable accurate measurements for a comprehensive analysis of samples.
Ace Precision’s inspection equipment is calibrated to inspections of aerospace products are performed in accordance with aerospace quality management system standard AS9102. In-process inspection is performed utilizing process focused inspection methods to maintain consistent quality results. Our coordinate measuring machines (CMM) are able to scan complex part profiles and surfaces, including a specialized process for vanes and blades. Data analysis for process capability and consistency is accomplished using a variety of tools, including Minitab.
– Ace Precision Quality Policy