Quality Assurance & Quality Control Services for Metal Products
Pro QC delivers global inspections and audits to ensure metal parts meet quality and industry standards
Pro QC International advances the interests of companies within the evolving global supply chain with a large range of quality control services for metal products. We provide supplier audits, third-party inspections, container checks, and welding inspections in 100 countries.
Corrosion, porosity, defective welding, poor hardness, and incorrect dimensions are common defects for metal products that need to be identified and assessed with the appropriate quality control methods. Companies also need reliable suppliers with the right production capacity and quality management system to fulfill their requirements.
This is where Pro QC International will help. We are a global quality assurance provider with over four decades of experience in the metal industry. Companies rely on Pro QC to audit new suppliers, improve factory performance, and control quality according to the highest industry standards.
Our mechanical engineers, metallurgical engineers, quality inspectors, and auditors are deployed across the globe where and when our clients need them. We control the quality of tubes, bars, rolls, castings, steel structures, and other metal products with third-party non-destructive testing (NDT), coating inspection, welding inspections, EN1090 inspections, pre-shipment inspections (PSI), and related services.
Pro QC’s methods ensure the integrity of metal products. We detect anomalies and help our clients to remedy them. Our engineers and auditors ensure compliance with the standards and specificities of manufacturing metal parts and structures.
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Pro QC methods guarantee the conformity of metal products. We detect anomalies and help our customers to correct them. Our engineers and auditors ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and specifications for metal parts and structures
Our Applications for Metal Products
Our QA / QC solutions for the metals and fabricated metal product industry can be applied to improve factory performance and control the quality of products such as:
- Wires & Cables
- Bars
- Sheets
- Rolls
- Pipe Fixtures
- Fittings
- Jewelry
- Pipes
- Tubes
- Molded Components
- Steel Structures
- Boilers
- Tanks
- Rebars
- Hand tools
- Hardware
- Metal cans
- Cutlery
- Castings
- Alloys
- Metal scraps
- Others
Furthermore, our quality control solutions are applicable for the following kind of metals:
- Ferrous metals: iron and various types of steel
- Nonferrous metals: aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, nickel, and tin
Quality Control for Steel Products
Over 40 years, Pro QC has garnered vast experience in auditing steel manufacturers and conducting quality control inspections for :
- Hot rolled steel
- Cold rolled steel
- Direct rolled steel
- Steel tubes
- Steel structures
- Others
Contact us to get more information on our QC solutions for the steel industry.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Services for Metal Products
Manufacturing Audits and Advisory
Take advantage of our end-to-end comprehensive approach to improve your supply chain performance with the following quality solutions:
- Manufacturing Process Audits
- Process Improvement
- Production Capacity Analysis (Run & Rate)
- Quality Investigation (root cause investigation of a defective product)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Action Follow-Up
- Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- APQP or PPAP Review and Approval
- Continuous Improvement
Supplier and Factory audits
Pro QC’s factory audit solutions cover:
- Supplier Verification
- Supplier Quality Audits
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Audits
- ISO 13485 Quality Management System Audits
- IATF 16949 Quality Management System Audits
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Audits
- ISO 45001 Management Systems of Occupational Health and Safety Audits
- Social Accountability Audits SA8000
- Supply Chain Security Audits
- Combined Audits
Inspection Services for Metal Products
Our range of third-party quality control inspections for metals includes the following:
- First-Article Inspections (FAI) are performed prior to mass production. Product properties are measured and compared with specifications to verify quality matches.
- In-Process Inspections (IPI) ensure that the processes and techniques used to manufacture metal parts are followed.
- Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI)verify the conformity of metal parts to specifications before shipping. Inspectors evaluate workmanship, functionality, packaging, labeling, and other criteria as required.
- Container Loading Supervision (CLS) ensures that proper methods are employed during product loading, and counts are verified on-site.
- Sorting services are used to inspect production and detect quality issues or perform rework operations.
- Welding Inspection
- Coating Inspection
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- EN 1090 Inspections
Supplier Management
Pro QC’s Supplier Management Solutions enhance compliance and performance of the entire supplier portfolio by:
- Performing an on-site risk assessment
- Establishing a corrective action plan
- Verifying corrective action implementation through detailed follow-up activities
- Scheduling subsequent annual visits based on supplier risk level
- Providing a supplier portfolio dashboard and performance analysis
Our supplier management team will create a customized checklist that meets exacting requirements. The supplier management service is particularly suitable for small QA teams with a large supplier base across the globe. Pro QC assists these teams to investigate and resolve compliance and quality issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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Detailed & Actionable
- Following International & Industry Standards
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- Report Delivery forInspections
48-72 Hours
- Report Delivery for Audits
Why Pro QC International?
Advanced Quality Analysis
Industry-leading quality dashboard, analytics, and supplier performance analysis tools and framework
Expert-Led Solutions
Technical expert advice from first contact ensures reliable solutions are executed with precision
Qualified Resources
Resource transparency and the right qualifications safeguard your interests on every project at every supplier
Globally Aligned Operations
Operational processes are optimized and aligned for a seamless cross-regional experience
Stringent Technical Oversight
Meticulous technical preparation, guidance throughout the engagement, and report review by senior engineers
Single Contact Point
A single contact point for quality services globally simplifies your supply chain
Stability and Expertise
Founded in 1984, over 40 years of experience make Pro QC a trustworthy and dependable quality partner
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North America
+1 206 397 1145
Mexico
+52 55 9990 7885
Colombia
+57 601 9190355
United Kingdom
+44 330 094 5589
France
+33 9 7303 6784
Germany
+49 15630 810151
Australia
+61 2 8252 7691
India & South Asia
+91 120 508 9113
Asia & Asia Pacific
+886 2 2832 2990
Stability
Pro QC has been providing quality assurance, engineering and consulting services since 1984.
Global Presence
We offer a dedicated Account Manager and quality solutions in over 100 countries.
Timely Feedback
We offer online reporting and detailed reports within 24 hours of job completion.
Quality Experts
Our global engineering team has the requisite industry expertise to verify quality and conformance.