Aspects to Consider When Engaging a Machine Shop

Aspects to Consider When Engaging a Machine Shop

Embarking on a prototypes to production manufacturing project is an exciting journey and selecting the right machine shop is the way to lay the foundation for success. We are continuing our series of articles discussing some of the aspects to consider when selecting a machine shop for your contract manufacturing projects. Our previous articles discussed the importance of first identifying your project requirements, assessing your needs and timeline, and evaluating the capabilities of any machine shop you consider. Today, we will look at the importance of quality control measures.

Quality Control Measures

Your prototypes to production manufacturing project should be subject to strict quality control measures. Inquire about quality control procedures and any certifications the machine shop you are considering holds. Discuss their willingness to conduct inspections and adherence to industry standards to ensure all benchmarks are reached throughout the manufacturing process.

JW Machine is proud to be an ISO 9001/ AS9100 certified machine shop with additional credentials including:

  • SAM (CCR) Registered
  • ITAR Registered / Compliant
  • DOD & Government Subcontracting
  • Small Disadvantaged Business
  • MBE Certified (FL)
  • MIL-SPEC Quality Compliance
  • DDTC Registered
  • JCP – United States / Canada Joint Certification Program

We partner with a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, OEM parts manufacturing and more to deliver their contract manufacturing and prototypes to production manufacturing projects. Out vast line of precision CNC machining capabilities include small part machining, close tolerance machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, laser cutting, laser engraving, and more. We welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss your upcoming projects. Give your friends at JW Machine a call today!