Quality Control & Assurance
Hub of Steel operates a fully integrated Quality Assurance System, featuring an in-house standards room and a state-of-the-art metallurgical laboratory. Our lab is equipped to meet the stringent demands of even the most challenging customer specifications.
Quality Control
Our thorough 7-stage Quality Control process guarantees high-quality forging with every production cycle:
- Stage 1: Material Check
- Raw Material Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Chemical Analysis Check
- Stage 2: Cutting
- Weight Measurement
- Cut Surface Inspection
- Marking for Identification
- Stage 3: Heating
- Temperature Check
- Stage 4: Forging & Normalizing
- Visual Check
- Temperature Check
- Dimensional Check
- Weight Measurement
- Stage 5: Heat Treatment
- Visual Check
- Temperature Check
- Soaking Time Control
- Cooling Time Control
- Hardness Check
- Stage 6: Machining
- Visual Check
- Dimensional Check
- Stage 7: Final Inspection
- Dye Penetrant Testing
- Magnetic Particle Testing
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Tensile Testing
- Impact Testing
- Microscopic Testing
- Marking Check
- Dimensional Check
- Weight Measurement
- Packing Inspection
Quality and Standards
Our commitment to quality is deep-rooted in a structured and documented approach, guided by comprehensive procedures that ensure quality checks at critical points.
Quality Policy
Our policy is to achieve total customer satisfaction through continuous improvement in products and services while staying aligned with the latest market trends and technological advancements.
By adhering to lean principles, we focus on meeting customer requirements through stable processes. This stability enhances process capability, leading to improved product quality, customer satisfaction, and financial strength. We adopt the principle of zero defects at every stage — from production to delivery.
Our philosophy also emphasizes kaizen (continuous improvement), progressively reducing tolerance limits to minimize variations in products and processes.
Quality Commitment
At Hub of Steel, we are dedicated to embedding quality in our processes, continuously improving in the areas of personnel, machinery, materials, and methodologies. We aim to deliver defect-free products and services, ensuring total customer satisfaction.
Quality Objectives
- To build a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.
- To exceed the expectations of customers, suppliers, and employees.
- To establish strategic partnerships with customers and suppliers for mutual competitive advantage.