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When searching for a precision tools manufacturer<\/a>, it\u2019s critical to partner with an experienced and knowledgeable team who can ensure top quality. What\u2019s one way to identify that team among the rest? See if they adhere to any quality control systems and processes, and if they possess any quality control certifications.<\/p>\n Quality control (QC) is defined as a method of ensuring that a manufactured product complies with a particular quality standard or customer requirement. By testing a sample of the product against the standard or specification, manufacturers can guarantee top quality, repeatability, and satisfactory performance of products.<\/p>\n In a precision tooling environment, quality control helps to:<\/p>\n A quality control system, also known as a quality management system (QMS), is a collection of specifications, standards, processes, and responsibilities that set the foundation for quality control efforts. There are various quality control systems out there, each established by an organization and with its own product, service, topic, or industry of interest.<\/p>\n Below are three common quality control systems used in the precision tooling industry.<\/p>\n ISO is short for International Standards Organization<\/a>, which is an organization with a membership of over 160 national standards bodies. The organization brings experts in various industries together to develop consensus-based standards that support quality, consistency, and innovation across the globe.<\/p>\n There are ISO standards for many industries and issues \u2014\u00a0from environmental management to risk management, food safety, and more. In the precision tooling environment, ISO 9001:2015<\/a> is of the most importance.<\/p>\n ISO 9001: 2015 dictates specific requirements for quality management systems when an organization:<\/p>\n At Moeller Precision Tool, our headquarters in Wixom, Michigan, was the first domestic punch manufacturing facility to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification.<\/strong> Our other locations are not ISO certified but follow the same procedures outlined in our HQ\u2019s quality manual.<\/p>\n Six Sigma (6\u03c3)<\/a> is another quality control system that imposes a number of tools and techniques for process improvement. It uses data and statistical analysis to identify causes of defects, minimize variability, and create strategies to improve quality in manufacturing and business processes.<\/p>\n There are five key principles of Six Sigma:<\/p>\n The many tools and techniques provided by Six Sigma help businesses ensure these five principles are executed. From there, each business can earn a Six Sigma certification<\/a>. Certification tiers are listed similarly to karate belts: white belt (lowest), yellow belt, green belt, black belt, and master black belt (highest).<\/p>\nWhat Is Quality Control for Precision Tooling?<\/h2>\n
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3 Quality Control Systems for Precision Tooling<\/h2>\n
1. ISO<\/h3>\n
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2. Six Sigma<\/h3>\n
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3. Die Standards<\/h3>\n