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Metrology Lab

Advanced measurement and inspection capability supporting every production program.

Advanced Metrology

Our in-house metrology lab provides measurement, inspection and mechanical testing capability to support IATF 16949 requirements — without shipping parts to external labs. Named equipment, full mechanical testing, and a Six Sigma quality culture deliver reliable, auditable results on every program.

Dimensional Measurement

  • CMM — 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine — accurate verification of complex geometries
  • Faro Arm EDGE — portable laser scanning for full-surface validation
  • OGP Smart Scope — fast optical dimensional measurement
  • Dimensional metrology and surface roughness measurement

Appearance & Color

  • Color Harmony Room — standardized lighting for cosmetic approval
  • Spectrophotometer — precise color and gloss measurement
  • Fluorescence Spectrometry — material identification and verification
  • Packaging design and validation for supply chain protection

Mechanical & Material Testing

  • Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) & VICAT Softening Point
  • Melt Flow Index (MFI) — incoming resin quality verification
  • Tensile strength, resistance, torsion and flexion-torsion testing
  • Impact and flammability testing

Process Control Standards

  • APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC — full automotive quality documentation
  • First Article Inspection with complete PPAP package
  • Rapid ECR — in-house feasibility and engineering change processing
  • 5S, Kaizen, PDCA, DMAIC manufacturing philosophy
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CMM Inspection

Coordinate measuring for precise dimensional verification of complex geometries and critical features.

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Color & Gloss

Color, gloss and harmony measurement for Class A and cosmetic surface programs.

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Laser Scanning

Full-surface laser scanning for rapid validation and engineering change assessment.

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Packaging Validation

Packaging design and validation for part protection through the supply chain.

Rapid ECR

Fast engineering change processing — in-house capability means no third-party delays.

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IATF 16949

All quality systems under IATF 16949:2016 automotive standard, independently audited.

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