Precision Testing Services | Component Validation & Quality Verification
Shamrock Precision delivers professional and reliable precision testing services for manufacturers who need real validation before components go into service. We've spent over 40 years tirelessly learning what quality verification means across aerospace, medical, oil & gas, and energy sectors.
Manufacturing quality and reliability depends on accurate testing. Searching and locating defects early saves money and prevents field failures that cost thousands in downtime and repairs.
- Dimensional testing for complex geometries and tight tolerances
- Material property verification across standard and exotic alloys
- Functional testing that simulates real operating conditions
- Complete documentation meeting industry certification requirements
- Fast turnaround times that keep production schedules on track
Why Precision Testing Actually Protects Your Operations
Component failures can cost serious money and waste an enormous amount of time. A single failed part can shut down an entire production line or create safety hazards. Appropriate and regular testing catches problems before installation when fixing issues costs pennies compared to field repairs. Simply put, unplanned downtime can be detrimental for your facility’s production schedule. Not to mention, this creates customer service nightmares.
- CMM equipment measures features down to 0.0001 inches on complex shapes
- Material testing validates strength, hardness, and mechanical properties
- Functional testing proves components work under actual operating conditions
- Pressure testing checks seal integrity up to 10,000 PSI
- Environmental testing shows how parts handle temperature extremes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing inspection and testing jobs require specialized skills and technical knowledge that protect production operations.
How We Handle All Testing Our Projects
All our testing projects start with understanding what needs verification and why. We carefully and meticulously review specifications and identify critical features requiring measurement. Our climate controlled facility maintains consistent temperatures because metal dimensions change with heat.
- Our Initial review carefully examines drawings to determine testing requirements
- The equipment selection process chooses measurement tools based on part geometry
- Our rigorous testing protocols follow step by step procedures matching industry standards
- Measurement execution uses calibrated equipment and trained technicians
- We generate documentation that provides detailed reports with actual measurements
- Our final meticulous review verifies all requirements met before releasing components
Complete Testing Capabilities We Offer
Our innovative and thorough testing department handles dimensional, material, and functional validation. Our aerospace customers need and expect AS9100 documentation with full traceability, our medical device manufacturers require material certifications, and our oil & gas companies want pressure testing and environmental validation. We customize our approach depending on the customer and sector.
Dimensional Testing:
- CMM inspection for complex three dimensional parts
- Optical comparator work for profiles and small features
- Surface finish measurement and verification
- Thread inspection for precision fasteners
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing validation
Material Property Testing:
- Hardness testing on Rockwell and Brinell scales
- Tensile strength and yield point verification
- Chemical composition analysis for alloy confirmation
- Grain structure examination for heat treatment validation
Functional Performance Testing:
- Pressure testing for seals and fittings
- Torque testing for fasteners and threaded components
- Environmental chamber testing from negative 40°F to 500°F
- Salt spray testing for corrosion resistance validation
Need help with heat treating, plating, or other secondary operations? Our outside process management services coordinate everything from approved vendors.
Testing Equipment We Run Daily
Good testing requires proper equipment maintained in excellent condition. Our facility runs multiple measurement systems covering different part sizes and accuracy requirements.
- CMM handles parts up to 24 inches with accuracy to 0.0001 inches
- Optical comparators magnify part profiles up to 50x
- Material testing includes portable and bench hardness testers
- Tensile testing equipment measures yield and ultimate strength
- Environmental chambers cycle between temperature extremes
- Pressure testing rigs handle hydraulic and pneumatic components
Materials and Components We Test
Our testing services cover materials from basic carbon steel to exotic aerospace superalloys. Different materials require different testing approaches because aluminum behaves differently than titanium.
- Aerospace parts requiring AS9100 documentation and material traceability
- Medical device components with biocompatibility requirements
- Oil & gas equipment facing high pressure and corrosive environments
- Energy sector components handling extreme temperatures
- Part sizes from tiny fasteners under 0.125 inches to large components over 24 inches
Industry Testing Standards and Data
Manufacturing quality standards keep getting tighter. The National Institute of Standards and Technology maintains measurement traceability standards that testing equipment must meet. Quality control costs money upfront but prevents expensive failures later. Quality cannot be shortchanged or understated. It is critical for project success.
- Our calibration certificates prove and record equipment accuracy against known standards
- Catching defects during production costs a whopping 10 times less than fixing field failures
- ISO 9001 certification requires stringent documented procedures and regular audits
- AS9100 adds aerospace specific requirements for configuration control
What Makes Our Testing Services Different
Shamrock Precision combines measurement equipment with decades of manufacturing knowledge. This is something you can rely on when you work with our team. Our technicians have machined thousands of parts so they understand how features function and where problems hide.
- Complete documentation packages with actual measurements
- Material certifications trace back to mill test reports
- Rush jobs get prioritized when production deadlines loom
- ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified quality systems
- Over 40 years serving aerospace, medical, and energy manufacturers
Quality costs less than failures. Our precision testing services verify components meet specifications before they reach your operations.