Quality & Inspection

At Stevenage Sheet Metal, quality is at the core of everything we do. We operate under rigorous systems and standards to ensure all components meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our in-house quality department is staffed by a team of trained inspectors and auditors who oversee all aspects of product verification. Every component undergoes thorough inspection prior to release, ensuring it meets all specified requirements.

Our team includes:

  • Formally trained internal auditors
  • Supplier audit specialists
  • Dedicated Quality Inspectors monitoring production and final output

We operate with formalised inspection and testing protocols, allowing us to verify all dimensional, visual, and functional aspects of a part with precision and consistency.

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Inspection Reporting & Documentation

We understand the need for traceability and documentation in modern manufacturing. That’s why we offer:

  • First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
  • PPAP documentation
  • Customer-specific inspection reports

All data — including non-conformances, audit findings, and NRFT (Not Right First Time) statistics — is logged in custom-built software, giving us real-time access to quality metrics and audit trails.

Equipment & Capabilities

We invest in advanced measurement tools and ensure all equipment is regularly calibrated and certified by an external body.

Internal Equipment & Processes

  • Digital and manual measuring instruments (verniers, micrometres)
  • Leak testing
  • Pressure testing
  • Dye Penetrant testing
  • Digital height gauges
  • Surface roughness gauges
  • Paint thickness gauges
  • Thread gauges
  • Bespoke checking gauges (machined in-house as required)

External Services

For highly specialised inspections, we subcontract CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) checks to trusted external providers. This ensures we can meet even the most complex dimensional validation requirements.

For details of our inspection services or any other services that we offer, please contact us – call our experienced engineers on +44 (0)1462 674794 or complete our online form.