Quality
Quality is central to everything we do at Hudson Precision. It isn't just a certificate or a title on the door to a department; quality is infused through our facility and our people.
Our quality assurance department maintains a well-documented quality history on performance. All inspection equipment and gages are calibrated and certified at regular intervals to assure the highest accuracy of inspection results.
Our engineers develop process drawings to incorporate pre-control tolerancing, which insures that quality is not left to chance.
First article inspection is performed on all primary and secondary operations to ensure part quality and machine capability. Your parts are constantly checked during production operations to meet the demanding reputation we have achieved over our hundred-plus years of leadership.
Final part inspections are performed and certified to Mil-Standard or the customer-specified quality level required.
Our entire operation is ISO certified to 9001:2015 standards
Hudson Precision Products Quality Systems
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Our Goal
At Hudson Precision Products, quality represents a relentless pursuit of perfection. Here are a few of the systems we have in place to assure you of our very best.
Verify Dimensions
Check and log all dimensions per inspection procedure.
Optical Comparator
Projection of key contours is verified against master templates.
Smart Scope
Feature locations are automatically verified and recorded using the programmable SmartScope.
Coordinate
Measuring Machine
The centerpiece of quality assurance is the coordinate measuring machine. A limitless number of features of all types can be checked for integrity and alignment with other key features.
Quality Setups
Fast, consistent setups for inspection are assured by detailed setup instructions with photos.
Graphics
Dimensions determined from the Coordinate Measuring Machine are displayed numerically and visually as part locations over a solid depiction of the part and fixture.
CMM Probe
Complex features in any orientation can be checked with the fully nutating 5-axis CMM probe.
Quality System
All part inspections are tied together by the Micronite quality system, coordinating and tracking all inspection in a fully integrated and networked environment from office, through manufacturing and inspection.
Shop Floor
The right equipment in the right location assures a higher level of quality with high productivity. This SmartScope, strategically located near CNC machining and turning centers, quickly checks relative feature locations, automatically recorded in the quality system's core Micronite system through the network.
Inspection
Throughout manufacturing, quality workstations are equipped with computer integrated micrometers, calipers, and other tools that instantly show dimensions relative to the part tolerance and record them into the part's tracking system through Micronite.
Profilometer
Surface finishes are verified with a profilometer.
Roundness and
Concentricity
Round features are checked for accuracy in terms of runout, circularity, and concentricity.
Training For Quality
At Hudson Precision Products, over 100 years' proven performance isn't enough. Your succes relies on our quality.
You can depend on our staff with an average experience level of over 20 years per person. We combine factory training on new techniques, software, and equipment, with ongoing in-house training in our quest for continuous improvement.
Perpetuation of the company and our legacy of quality is important, too. Young new employees inject our company with energy and enthusiasm that keeps our spirit fresh and vibrant. We work with a number of local schools to nurture a young and well-trained talent pool. We actively participate in Chicago area educational commitees to make sure we have the help we need, while providing a great working environment for our community members.
Today's manufacturing environment is more exciting than every, loaded with high-tech equipment and abundent opportunities. Hudson Precision Products participates in educational development on a state and national level as well as our local programs. Through the PMPA and the TMA Education Foundation, Hudson works to sustain and build new programs for a rich, hands-on educational experience for future generations of manufacturing workers.
It is our conviction that our success over generations traces back to education. We have dedicated classrooms and required education programs for all employees. We offer opportunities for continuing education through our trade associations, local colleges and universities. Success comes through people.