We operate under ISO 9001:2015 certification, providing the foundation for systematic quality management throughout all manufacturing processes. Our quality management system encompasses every aspect of operations from initial customer contact through final inspection and delivery, ensuring consistent application of proven quality principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Our quality approach emphasizes prevention rather than detection, incorporating quality planning into every manufacturing process to eliminate potential non-conformances before they occur. This proactive approach reduces waste, improves efficiency, and ensures manufactured components consistently meet specification requirements and customer expectations.

Statistical process control methodologies enable real-time monitoring of critical manufacturing processes, providing immediate feedback and corrective action capabilities that maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality throughout production runs. We utilize control charts, process capability studies, and trend analysis to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure consistent quality performance.

Advanced Inspection and Measurement Capabilities

Our inspection department utilizes state-of-the-art equipment including coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical comparators, and precision measurement instruments to verify dimensional accuracy and geometric compliance for all manufactured components. This comprehensive metrology capability ensures thorough verification of complex geometries and tight tolerance requirements.

Key inspection capabilities include:

• Mitutoyo CMM with 24" x 28" x 18" measuring capacity for complete dimensional verification
• Programmable optical comparator with printer for detailed surface and geometric analysis
• Calibrated precision instruments including micrometers, bore gages, and specialized measurement equipment
• Surface finish measurement and verification using calibrated instruments and standards
• Complete documentation and certification procedures supporting traceability and compliance requirements

All inspection equipment maintains current calibration certificates traceable to national standards, ensuring measurement accuracy and reliability throughout all quality verification operations. We perform regular calibration audits and maintain comprehensive calibration records supporting measurement system integrity.

Industry Certifications and Compliance

We maintain ITAR registration (M28053) enabling manufacturing of defense-related components with appropriate security protocols and export control compliance. Our AS9100 compliance practices prepare us for aerospace industry certification with full certification targeted for Q1 2025, demonstrating our commitment to aerospace quality management standards.

Additional compliance achievements include NIST 800-171 security requirements for controlled unclassified information, providing the security foundation essential for defense and aerospace manufacturing applications. These certifications demonstrate our capability to meet the stringent quality and security requirements of critical industry sectors.

Our quality documentation systems provide complete traceability from raw material certifications through final inspection reports, ensuring comprehensive record-keeping that supports customer requirements and regulatory compliance. We maintain first article inspection capabilities, production sampling protocols, and statistical documentation that meets aerospace and defense quality standards.

Whether your quality requirements involve tight tolerance verification, material certifications, or comprehensive documentation packages, Nortek Inc. combines advanced inspection capabilities with proven quality management systems to deliver components that consistently meet your exact specifications and performance requirements.

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