ITAR Registered · DDTCISO 9001:2015AWS-certified weldersEst. 1994 · Hayward, CA50,000 sq ft
510.324.8926
500 sq ft climate-controlled inspection room

Inspection & Metrology

CMM-verified inspection in a dedicated metrology room, independent of production, with every tool calibrated per ISO requirements.

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Nikon Altera CNC CMM in the metrology room
Capability 04 / 08Hayward, CA
Nikon Altera accuracy1.8 µm + L/400
Faro arm reach13.1 ft
Leak detection<3×10⁻¹⁰
Largest granite6 × 12 ft
Overview

Every critical dimension measured before it ships.

Our inspection room is climate-controlled and separate from the production floor, so measurements aren’t influenced by the work being measured. Critical dimensions are verified against your drawing and datum structure before a part is released.

Parts too big for the room are measured in place with a Faro Quantum M arm and laser-line probe. Programs that need First Article Inspection, material traceability or AS9102-format documentation get a complete data package.

What you get
  • Dimensional reports with GD&T callouts
  • AS9102 First Article Inspection
  • Helium leak test certification
  • Reverse-engineering scans
Equipment

What runs the work.

Machine-by-machine specs, so you can judge fit before you call.

Coordinate measuring machines

Nikon Altera S 10.7.6 CNC CMM40 × 28 × 24 in · 1.8 µm + L/400 · repeatability from 1.7 µm
Mitutoyo Bright M70728 × 28 × 24 in · 3.5 µm + 4.0L/1000
Faro Quantum M arm13.1 ft sphere · ±0.0026″ · FAROBlu laser line probe HD

Optical and surface

Mitutoyo PH-3515 optical comparator14 in screen · 10 × 4 in travel · edge detection
Taylor Hobson Surftronic 3Surface profilometer

Leak testing

ASM 182T helium leak detector<3×10⁻¹⁰ mbar·L/s · range 10⁻¹¹ to 10⁻¹

Supporting

Granite surface plates6 × 12 ft and 4 × 8 ft Starrett, plus floor plates
Height gages24 in digital · 24 and 40 in dial
Gage blocks and pins(2) 81-pc grade 2 sets · pins .011–1.000
Hand gages60 in verniers · micrometers to 18 in · sine bars
Photos · 6

From the floor

Unstaged photos from the Hayward floor. Select any photo to enlarge it.

Faro Quantum M arm inspecting an oversized part
Faro Quantum M arm inspecting an oversized part
First article inspection in the quality lab
First article inspection in the quality lab
Part under CMM probe verification
Part under CMM probe verification
Optical comparator profile inspection
Optical comparator profile inspection
Helium leak detector testing a UHV assembly
Helium leak detector testing a UHV assembly
Granite surface plate inspection setup
Granite surface plate inspection setup
FAQ

Questions engineers ask

How do you inspect parts too big for a CMM?

With the Faro Quantum M arm and laser scanning, on the machine or on the floor. First-article datums and smaller features are verified on the Nikon Altera and Mitutoyo CMMs.

What documentation ships with every order?

A dimensional inspection report, mill certifications traceable to heat and lot, traveler and process records, plus AS9102 FAI when required. Sealed assemblies also include a helium leak test report.

Where it’s used

Industries that depend on it.

The same capability, documented to each sector’s requirements.

Aerospace & DefenseFlight-critical, ITAR-controlled hardwareExplore →SemiconductorUHV chambers and fab-tool hardwareExplore →Space SystemsBus panels, propulsion and reflector structureExplore →National Labs & ResearchBeamline, detector and vacuum hardwareExplore →

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