Advanced Quality in Die Casting

Del Mar’s three operating divisions are all certified to the latest ISO 9001:2000 quality standard, emphasizing customer focus, product quality and continuous improvement. Our plating division, Gardena Plating Co., has also achieved the ISO 14000 certification, a rigid standard for environmental protection.

Our commitment to continuous quality improvement begins with advanced quality planning. Every new job begins with an advanced quality plan formulated by an internal project team with representatives from engineering, quality, production and sales. This plan consists of identifying key part and process parameters. Plans for first-piece submission, in-process, receiving, and final inspections are then developed .

Once in production, our commitment continues. An independent laboratory is employed to ensure the purity of the metal used in our customer’s castings. Every part running must pass a documented first piece and hourly in-process quality inspection. The inspections are performed by a team of inspectors using a full array of hand, surface plate and computerized inspection tools. When appropriate, statistical techniques are also used. These include SPC, Gauge R & R and process capability studies, assuring that our customers receive parts that are both dimensionally conforming and process repeatable.