subject: Turned Parts and Company Standards [print this page] Turned Parts and Company Standards Turned Parts and Company Standards
You would be lucky to find a company in the UK that can produce turned parts without conforming to some of the stringent ISO standards, which are now rapidly becoming a real international standard. ISO 9001 quality management systems are basically in an internal governance for the company that wishes to hold the accreditation.The company will put forward their quality management system for certification, based on having, in essence, formal systems to ensure that a punctual delivery is made to the customer, and further ensures consistency in this delivery. The ISO standard also ensures that there is less waste involved in manufacture, and asks that a company are take ownership of responsibilities to authorities as well as to internal quality assurance. This is not the limitations of the ISO accreditation, but merely a small part of the meaning.When we look at how ISO standards have affected the turned parts section of the manufacturing industry, it is clear that a company can benefit in both domestic and export situations. Having ISO certification lends great weight to the products, and the process of manufacturer is clearly defined for both the workforce, and the prospective client. ISO standards in a turned parts factory mean that components are made with the customer and the industry in full perspective.From a design concept right through to production, the standardized processes are followed, making it a simpler operation, and a product that has been worked on closely with the client. Turned parts production in the UK has held its own against imports, and this could be due to the significant rise in manufacturers wishing to become a member of the industry body.Across the board, ISO accreditation means you can approach customers with relative ease, and assure them that they are going to be dealt with as individuals, and their products are going to be swiftly processed in the most manageable way possible. Standardisation and practical implementation through quality training is the main aspect of good project management.Project management, of course, is often a key aspect of winning a tender for a project proposal, and having the ISO certificate behind you means the client knows you can produce products within agreed parameters. A company that prides itself on having certification will of course pride itself on being capable of delivering turned parts within the KPI's set per project, and will make sure the prospective clients are aware of this.
