A-Z Testing Services for Metal Manufacturing Metal Manufacturing Services
From cars and appliances to smartphones and industrial machinery, metal manufacturing is a cornerstone of modern life. It’s vital for manufacturers to work with a full-service testing partner who can meet their diverse testing needs and timelines — a partner like Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA).
Whether you need to evaluate the strength of a metal, identify material composition, or assess corrosion resistance of metal coatings, IIA provides an array of services to ensure quality at every stage. We also provide on-site inspection and certification of cranes, forklifts and other lift devices used in your facility, as well as fluid analysis to monitor the health of critical machinery.
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Manufacturing Services
Cybersecurity Testing
IIA offers cybersecurity testing and certification to help manufacturers enhance the security of wireless products and comply with changing regulations. Our cybersecurity testing meets requirements in the United States (FCC), European Union (CE) and United Kingdom (PSTI).
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Testing
SAR testing helps to ensure that devices operate within mandated limits before they are marketed to consumers. We use precision equipment to test for compliance with local and whole-body specific absorption rate limits from 4MHz to 10GHz.
Global Market Access (GMA)
Our GMA experts can help you gain the approvals needed to sell your product internationally. From start to finish, we can help you navigate complex regulations and get your product to market in more than 180 countries.
Dimensional Metrology
From vision CMMs to industrial CT scanners, we use an array of tools to provide dimensional data you can depend on. Our specialties include dimensional metrology, advanced GD&T inspection, 3D laser scanning, first article inspection, capability studies, reverse engineering and more.
Lab Services
Our state-of-the-art laboratories use metrology, scan-to-CAD comparisons, and a variety of complementary non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to paint a comprehensive picture of your component. We are also equipped to perform a variety of metallurgical testing, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, microstructural analysis, corrosion testing, heat treatment analysis, salt spray testing, and more.
Fluid Testing & Analysis
Our ISO-accredited labs provide a full menu of fluid testing and analysis to monitor the health of equipment and machinery used in metal stamping. Our ASTM-compliant services include testing and analysis of lubricating oil, fuel, coolant, grease, transformer oils, and other equipment fluids.
Lift Services
Our Lift Services team is a leader in performing non-destructive testing to ensure that lift equipment is structurally sound and safe to use. We offer a wide variety of complementary NDT, including magnetic particle testing (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), visual and operational inspections — and more. Our team includes engineers with expertise in the fabrication, installation and repair of crane systems.
Inspection Services
Our Inspection Services experts are highly experienced in Advanced Non-destructive Examination (NDE), traditional NDE, and IIA patented specialty NDE methods. We can also perform RVI in tanks, pipes, tubes and vessels in your manufacturing plant.
Qualifications, Accreditations, and Certifications
ITAR Registered
ASQ Certifications
All inspectors are certified to one or more of the following:
- CQI (Certified Quality Inspector)
- CMI (Certified Mechanical Inspector)
- CQT (Certified Quality Technician)
- CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)
- CQM (Certified Quality Manager)
- CQA (Certified Quality Auditor)
- Duns Number:19-993-4829
- NAICS: 541380 (Mech. Testing Lab or Services)
- Cage Code: 0GB04
- SIC Code: 8734
Scanning vs CMM Inspection
When you may need dimensional inspection vs 3D scanning.
Is your project in its final validation (first article) stage?
A 3D scan may be an acceptable final validation for your project. However, if you need complete dimensional results as specified by the part print, a full FAI using a CMM or other inspection tools may be a better solution.
Does your inspection involve a large number of dimensions?
Measuring multiple features can be done with both a traditional CMM and by extracting the data from a 3D scan. However, it is generally more efficient to extract a few dimensions from a 3D scan than several hundred. As a guide, 20 (or fewer) dimensions on 1 or 2 parts is a good number for 3D scanning. As the dimensions and number of pieces increase, programming and inspecting with a CMM is more cost effective.
Helping you find the best solution.
IIA Engineering is dedicated to helping you solve your quality and design challenges. In these situations, we work with IIA Inspection to create solutions that are comprehensive, cost-effective, and appropriate to achieve your goals.
Scanning & CAD Modeling
Your tooling development, qualification, and product launch process often requires several verification steps before full production.
Flat Blank and Model Development
A 3D scan and comparative analysis can be an invaluable tool for rapid decision-making. CAD models are developed with proper bend radii, cut-bys, and a full design feature tree per your requirements. As with every one of our services, your project will be personalized - managed by a highly skilled individual with whom you will have a direct line of communication.
Equipment & Capabilities
Scanning PlatformsSoftware Platforms
Support Capabilities
Testimonial
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- Mahy A, St. Jude Medical
Story-Worthy Engineering Services
Built for responsiveness.
IIA strives to provide services worth telling others about. We've structured our entire operation to be responsive to your needs – from precision equipment to one-off widgets.; we strive in every way to provide story-worthy service.
To take you to the next step.
When you begin a project with us, we'll want to know your stated and unstated project needs. We value making and keeping aggressive commitments to help you get to the next step in your project. With equipment and skills specifically developed for precision components, we’ll find the best approach to completing your project. You’ll know the accuracy of the CAD model we provide by attending a live on-line review of the CAD geometry compared to the scanned part.
Why Choose IIA?
With locations across the U.S., IIA offers a full range of ISO-accredited testing and inspection services. When you partner with IIA, you will receive fast, friendly service and data you can depend on. As a full-service provider, we deliver a streamlined testing experience that saves manufacturers time and trouble.