Measures to ensure ultimate quality
Sheet metal manufacturer KMF has invested in a new ROMER measuring arm to enhance their advanced quality control system for high-accuracy parts.
KMF Group's metal fabrication facility in Staffordshire, UK, designs, manufactures and assembles complex metal components for global OEMs in the aerospace, medical and defence industries.
The installation of a new ROMER portable measuring arm with an integrated scanner will change the way KMF measures parts – improving accuracy and providing faster-than-ever 3D data capture across a range of surfaces and applications.
The new inspection equipment, which holds full B89.4.22 certification, will now form a vital part of the quality process at KMF, being utilised for first article inspection, part-to-CAD and in-process measurement.
The system is also suited to product benchmarking, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping and 3D modelling.
The accuracy of the complete scanning system is fully verifiable and traceable, and customers who rely on KMF for high-accuracy applications like aerospace engineering and high-volume automotive manufacturing can benefit from increased confidence in the exactness of measurements.
Gary Sutton, Quality Manager at KMF Precision Sheet Metal, led the project:"Investment in the new ROMER equipment will provide KMF with a more flexible measurement solution to allow easier use of model data and improve our measurement capability."
"The tool will complement the extensive quality procedures already in place to improve the accuracy of inspection and help minimise overall measurement time. Continuous investment in this technology guarantees we have the inspection equipment to match the tight tolerances required by our customers."
Quality control at KMF
KMF Group is the UK's leading metal fabrication and precision engineering company delivering a top-quality service from design, through manufacture to assembly and delivery.
Superior quality control is evident throughout the KMF Group in manufacturing, assembly, testing and delivery.
It is our emphasis on quality and innovative technology that drives our business and provides KMF customers with a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
For your precision sheet metal and precision engineering requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us – sales@kmf.co.uk, 01782 569060.