Ensuring Material Integrity for Safety-Critical CNC Parts: Rotating Plate Case Study

Introduction

Our client, a manufacturer of climbing equipment, entrusted us with a critical component – the Rotaing Plate – used in safety-related products. Since this component may affect user safety, material quality and reliability are of utmost importance. To ensure absolute confidence in the material and the final product, we implemented a multi-step material verification process involving both the supplier and independent testing laboratories.

Step 1: Material Procurement & Supplier Verification

The client requested 6061 T6 aluminum for the Rotaing Plate. For every new order:

1. We request a material certificate from the supplier to verify compliance with 6061 T6 standards. (Certificate as picture on left below)
2. Before shipment, the supplier provides a material sample, which we send to a professional testing laboratory to verify composition. (Composition test rusult as pictur on right below.)
3. Only after the sample passes the verification do we approve production.

Step 2: In-Process Material Verification

During production, we collect scrap pieces from machining and send them to a certified laboratory for a second composition analysis. This ensures that the final parts match the required specifications without compromise.

Key points:

• Confirms consistency between the supplied material and the finished component
• Detects any potential deviation early
• Guarantees the final Rotaing Plate meets both mechanical and safety standards

Step 3: Reports & Documentation

For transparency and traceability, three material reports are generated for each order:

1. Supplier certificate
2. Pre-shipment lab test
3. In-process lab test

These reports demonstrate our commitment to quality, precision, and safety.

Key Takeaways

• Multi-step material verification ensures maximum reliability for safety-critical parts.
• 6061 T6 aluminum is confirmed to meet specifications through independent testing.
• Our professional process gives clients confidence and peace of mind, especially for components affecting user safety.

Conclusion

By combining strict supplier verification with independent laboratory testing before and during production, we guarantee that every Rotaing Plate delivered meets the highest quality and safety standards. Clients can trust our team to deliver precision CNC components, with rigorous checks at every step of the process.