Use of Coordinate Measuring machines confirms quality and precision

Each Ducommun AeroStructures facility has implemented a quality system that meets or exceeds standards established for the aerospace industry within the United States as well as internationally. Although each business unit currently utilizes a quality system unique to their specific location, a uniform philosophy of striving for operational excellence, exceeding customer expectations, continual improvement of quality and business systems, compliance to all requirements and measurement of performance to quality objectives efforts is employed.

Our quality systems are based on ISO and AS standards, currently recognized around the world. Our DAQS proprietary system of continuous process improvement heavily leverages the principles of lean manufacturing. This system is applied and tracked daily to ensure a culture of continuous process improvement.

We are approved as a quality system for defense prime contractors, the major airframe manufacturers and as components subcontractors

Approvals

Ducommun AeroStructures has upgraded our Quality Management System (QMS) to meet or exceed the requirements of SAE AS9100 and ISO 9001:2000.

Additionally, all Ducommun AeroStructures facilities participate in the Nadcap accreditation program for their respective special processes, which to date, include chemical processing, heat treatment and NDT.

Department

Each Ducommun AeroStructures facility maintains a local quality management team and a Quality Management System (QMS) that has been developed and tailored to meet the specific business and customer needs of the facility. Uniform Mission, Vision, and Quality Policy statements were developed by Ducommun AeroStructures Executive Management and incorporated into the QMS at each facility. Current focus is on upgrading existing QMS's, adopting best practices, and developing system uniformity where it makes sense.

Labs/Facilities

Each Ducommun AeroStructures facility possesses quality processes and equipment that directly supports the products manufactured at that location. Our Orange and El Mirage, California facilities use a host of conventional measurement equipment and ultrasonic thickness checking devices for product verification. The Orange facility utilizes a 5 axis laser scribing system that includes a certified on machine measurement capability with an envelope size of 8' (W) X 40' (L) X 3' (H). Complete laboratory capabilities are maintained on site to support the testing and analysis of etchants, cleaning solutions, and other materials related to the chemical milling process as well as examination for alpha case and intergranular attack. Penetrant inspection is performed at the El Mirage facility with a capability of processing hardware up to 28' in length and 24' in height through the etch cleaning tanks.

Our Gardena, California facility uses a combination of conventional, CMM, and state of the art certified on machine measurement for product dimensional verification. Real time SPC data collection and transfer capabilities are incorporated into on machine measurement and provide the operator immediate feedback as to process control and capability. Laser Tracker measurement is available and used primarily in the manufacture and verification of tooling and fixturing.

Penetrant inspection is also performed on site with etch cleaning capabilities up to 24' in length. Our Monrovia, California facility uses a combination of conventional, CMM, and laser projection measurement for product dimensional verification. Extensive NDT capabilities are utilized, including penetrant inspection, X-ray, C-Scan ultrasonic and gantry squirter NDI scanning systems. Additionally, a fully equipped process control laboratory is on site to support the testing and analysis of processing solutions and materials.

Our Parsons, Kansas facility utilizes conventional and CMM measurement for product dimensional verification. Penetrant inspection is performed on a variety of products and materials.