AS9100 Certified Machine Shop in Florida
EGM Manufacturing is an AS9100 and ISO 9001-certified full-service machine shop in Florida with over fifty years of combined experience in precision machining. EGM’s commitment to machining components to precise specifications and following stringent quality guidelines outlined by these certifications has solidified our status as a premier Florida machine shop. We have a proven track record of clients in the aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors who demand machined components that meet the highest precision, reliability, and performance standards. Our skilled machinists, state-of-the-art CNC machining equipment, and comprehensive engineering expertise allow us to machine the highest quality parts possible for our customers.
AS9100 Quality Management Systems for Aviation & Defense
AS9100, also known as the Aerospace Basic Quality System Standard, is a set of quality management standards devised by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to provide supplementary requirements to ISO 9001 certification. Endorsed by the FAA, Department of Defense, and NASA, the AS9100 quality management system details the specific documentation practices required by any machine shop that designs, develops, and manufactures components for use in the aerospace industry.
Although all guiding principles of ISO 9001 are found in AS9100 certification, there are some slight differences between the two. The additional aerospace requirements detailed by AS9100 that surpass ISO 9001 are primarily located in the “Product Realization” and “Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement” sections. These sections have increased requirements for proper documentation and record-keeping throughout the manufacturing process. Other sections with additional requirements can include but are not limited to risk management, project management, ethical behavior, purchasing, production, and counterfeit part management principles.
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
The gold standard of globally recognized quality management certifications, EGM’s status as an ISO 9001-certified machine shop guarantees that all machined components adhere to rigid standards throughout the manufacturing process. ISO 9001 defines the methods for machine shops to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their quality management systems to meet evolving customer expectations. The seven specific quality management principles outlined by ISO 9001 are customer focus, leadership importance of top management, relationship management, evidence-backed decision-making, continuous improvement, engagement, and the process approach. All principles are equally important to implementing a successful quality management system and are highly desired by customers across all industries.
Maintaining this certification is critical to any machine shop looking to machine premium quality components for customers with rigid tolerances, standards, and complex requirements. Not only has maintaining our ISO 9001 certification improved our internal processes and manufacturing practices, but it offers customers several benefits.
- Increased Customer Confidence: ISO 9001 standards guarantee that components machined at EGM Manufacturing meet exhaustive quality metrics and documentation protocols, ultimately leading to increased customer satisfaction and trust. We have extensive experience machining complex geometries, meeting rigid tolerances, and working with a wide range of materials.
- Swift Resolution of Complaints: Intricately detailed instructions for resolving possible customer complaints are included in ISO 9001. These guidelines help find efficient solutions to customer dissatisfaction with components and implement satisfactory procedural corrections to prevent further issues.
- Procedural Improvements: To maintain our ISO 9001 certification, we must display a firm commitment to removing any inefficiencies that can help provide a higher-quality product and cost savings to our customers. We are continually looking for ways to improve our machining processes to provide our customers with premium components at competitive prices. This includes using more advanced CNC milling or turning machines, expanding our knowledge of alternative materials, and implementing time-saving solutions that improve throughput and reduce bottom-line costs to customers.
- Continual Optimizations: Supported by regular audits and reviews, being an ISO 9001-certified machine shop requires continual improvements of our QMS and machining processes to remain competitive, especially in the aerospace and defense industries. We are consistently improving the technical knowledge of our machinists, making investments in new equipment, and embracing the quality management standards of ISO 9001.
