Quality Control

For automotive suppliers, ISO 9001 is not enough. Learn the stringent requirements of IATF 16949 and how it transforms a plating facility into a world-class automotive partner.

Thickness is useless without adhesion. Explore the destructive testing methods—from the Bend Test to the Thermal Shock Test—used to ensure your plating never peels.

Non-destructive thickness testing is the only way to guarantee plating quality. Learn how X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) allows for precision measurement of microns without damaging the part.

The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is the gatekeeper of automotive quality. Learn the Level 3 requirements for electroplating and how to prepare your PSW.

ISO 9001 is more than just a certificate. Learn how a robust Quality Management System ensures batch-to-batch consistency in electroplating and why it is the foundation of a reliable supply chain.

A deep dive into ASTM B117 salt spray testing. Understand how this critical quality control method works, what the hours to white and red rust actually mean for your components.