Testing & dispatch | goal : optimum quality

Zero defects due to the rigorous testing system

Each testing programme is defined after a risk analysis: according to the end use of the part, your requirements and past manufacturing at FORGINAL industrie.

The testing programme is formalised in the context of a quality assurance plan. This plan is submitted to the customer for validation for each part. Any significant modification of the production and/or testing process is also systematically submitted to the customer.

Inspection Department

We carry out numerous tests on your parts and we adapt them to your specifications for each part. The main tests we carry out are listed below :

The critical dimensions of your parts are checked throughout the manufacturing process, to prevent any deviation. The functional measurements are checked prior to dispatch, against your drawing and specifications.

The testing programme that is devised takes account of the requirements of your drawings and specifications, to ensure the parts comply fully with your expectations.

A variety of tools are used for these tests (callipers, profile projectors, gauges, and manual and automatic 3D machines).

This is carried out on 100% of the surface of the parts by staff with COFREND (French confederation for non-destructive testing) level 2 qualifications. The quantity of parts tested is defined by the customer. By default, 5 parts are controlled per production batch.

The tests are carried out in accordance with standards NF EN 10228-2 and ISO 3452-1 with sensitivity level S3 products. The dye penetrant inspection line is an SREM line specifically for final NDT (non-destructive testing).

Technique: The parts are dipped in a red penetrant liquid, and then a powder developer is applied to their surface. The developer absorbs the penetrant, and reveals any surface defects under white light

This is carried out on 100% of the surface of the parts by staff with COFREND (French confederation for non-destructive testing) level 2 qualifications. The quantity of parts tested is defined by the customer. By default, 5 parts are controlled per production batch.

The tests are carried out in accordance with standard NF EN 10228-2 with sensitivity level S3 products, from the same standard.

This test can only be carried out on magnetic parts, which excludes all parts made of titanium, stainless steel and specific grades such as Duplexes, Monels, Hastelloy, etc.

Technique: The parts are sprayed with a product containing fluorescent particles and then subjected to a magnetic field. The particles are attracted to any surface defects, which can be seen under UV light.

Packing – Dispatch

Inspection Department equipment

• 1 dye penetrant inspection line, sensitivity level S3 (SREM)
• 1 Crysta-Apex automatic 3D machine
• 1 Crysta+ M544 manual 3D machine
• Micrographic testing equipment
• 1 universal hardness testing machine
• Various measuring tools: callipers, profile projector, measuring column, etc.

Testing / Quality team

This is made up of 8 people, 2 of whom are COFREND (French confederation for non-destructive testing) level 2 qualified dye penetrant inspection and magnetic particle testers. The average experience of the team is over 15 years. It is a multi-skilled team, which is a real strength.