Quality
The leading manufacturer of sheet metal aerospace components. Completing forming, machining, laser, and welding operations.
Quality Engineering
Quality is of primary importance at Danville Metal. Our Quality Engineers are long-term employees who combine to bring over 80 years of experience in the QE field alone, and over 150 years overall experience with Danville Metal. Our Quality Engineers are certified release agents for General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce just to name a few. Their training includes areas such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), FMEA, Internal Auditing , Layout Certification, PPAP, APQP, RCCA and Lean Manufacturing.
Danville Metal’s Quality Control Departments are staffed with experienced QC professionals, including Certified Supplier Quality Representatives for GE, Honeywell, MTU Aero, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce and Williams International to assure full compliance with our customer requirements.
Non-Destructive Testing
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods performed at Danville Metal include Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), Computed Radiography/Digital, Film X-ray Inspection and Airflow Testing.
All NDT processes are Nadcap accredited.
Inspection
First Article Inspection is performed in accordance with AS9102 and customer specific requirements.
Details, sub-assemblies and assemblies receive inspection during various stages of processing in order to maintain consistent quality results.
We employ a variety of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and Laser Scanning capabilities. Standard inspection methods are used throughout the company.
All parts undergo a final inspection prior to packaging and shipment, including a 100% visual inspection.
Metallographic Testing Laboratory
Our Nadcap accredited metallographic testing laboratory performs evaluations of EDM, ECG, Laser and weld samples. Our lab technicians analyze parts and samples to assure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
Gages
Tight tolerances and special contours can be difficult and complex to measure. Our engineers, working in cooperation with skilled tool makers, are highly experienced in the design and manufacture of special gage applications. In addition, we use the latest CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines and laser scanning technologies to assure that customer designs are accurately measured. Gages are regularly inspected, calibrated and maintained to the high accuracy levels demanded by the aerospace industry.
