Qualification INSPECTION & TESTING
TECHNICAL SERVICES • CNC MACHINING • METAL FINISHING • QUALIFICATION, INSPECTION & TESTING • METAL FABRICATION • PAINT & FINISHING
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Qualification, Inspection, and Testing sets the standard for engineering here at Portsmouth Aviation.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
CNC MACHINING
METAL FINISHING
QUALIFICATION, INSPECTION & TESTING
METAL FABRICATION
PAINT & FINISHING
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What is Qualification, Inspection, and Testing? Qualification, inspection, and testing are critical processes aimed at ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of engineering products or systems. These processes involve assessing and validating the design, manufacturing, and functionality of various components, materials, or entire systems. These processes help identify potential issues, weaknesses, or deficiencies early in the development or manufacturing stages, allowing for necessary improvements, adjustments, or corrective actions. Ultimately, qualification and testing contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality engineering solutions that meet industry standards and customer needs.
Why Portsmouth Aviation for Qualification, Inspection, and Testing? Portsmouth Aviation’s long-standing history in engineering services means we only output the highest quality products.
Qualification, inspection, and testing are essential parts of this process and our experience in the defence and aerospace sectors equip us with an expansive set of approvals and testing equipment.
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OUR TESTING SERVICES
ASSURANCE
EXCELLENCE
RELIABILITY
INNOVATION
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Our company takes pride in its comprehensive inspection capabilities, strategically located within two temperature-controlled dedicated inspection rooms. The primary machine shop inspection facility houses two advanced hexagon CMM machines.
To support our in-house design and manufacturing activities, we have an onsite mechanical test facility. This facility, managed by a qualified and experienced test engineer, can perform static testing of up to 30 tons. While primarily intended for our own needs, we can also accommodate outside subcontracted testing. If required, we offer the generation of comprehensive inspection and test reports, including First Article reports in accordance with AS9102 and specific dimensional reporting, on a subcontract basis. Our commitment to quality extends throughout our operations, backed by state-of-the-art inspection and testing facilities manned by a highly skilled team. To support our metal plating operations, we have an onsite laboratory that conducts solution analysis and salt spray testing. Furthermore, a dedicated Quality Engineer is embedded within these departments, also providing coverage for our painting and powder coating facilities.
One of these machines boasts on-board laser scanning capabilities, in addition to the traditional touch probing functionality. For enhanced measurement accuracy of complex and large shapes, we have a dedicated inspection bay equipped with a cutting-edge 3D laser scanner. This scanner enables the generation of virtual images for precise comparison with associated CAD models. It also offers the convenience of reverse engineering functionality. In addition to our CMMs and laser scanner, we have two optical measuring machines located in temperature-controlled facilities. These machines excel in accurate and rapid measurements, primarily catering to 2D parts. Likewise, our welding and fabrication departments benefit from the expertise of qualified and experienced Quality Engineers and Technicians. We even have on-site Level 2 and Level 3 NDT inspectors to ensure the highest quality standards.
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Our approvals AS9100 Quality Management System 1. Current revision AS9100 rev D
2. Initial approval to AS9100 achieved in 1997
ISO9001 Quality Management System 1. Current revision ISO9001:2015
2. Initial approval to ISO9001 achieved in 1994
MPAS Military Approved Packaging Scheme 1. Approved to the MPAS standard
2. Initial approval (as part of the ISO9001 approval) since 1994
ISO14001 Environmental Management System 1. Current revision ISO14001:2015
2. Initial approval to ISO14001 achieved since 2005
DAOS Design Approved Organisation Scheme 1. Current revision 2 since 2010
JOSCAR Registered 1. PA fully registered on the JOSCAR supplier accreditation register
SC21 Supply Chain for the 21 st Century 1. Currently hold Silver Award for commendable levels of achievement
Cyber Essentials Plus 1. Currently hold profile version 3 for the whole organisation
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We take great pride in our ability to provide the high level of quality products produced and using the state-of-the-art inspection and test equipment, ensure the customer’s needs are always met or exceeded.
Pete Vaughan, Quality Manager
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CONTACT OUR TEAM
Whatever your engineering need, our expert design, build and manufacturing teams are on hand to help your business create a tailored solution. Find out how we can support you on your project.
Portsmouth Aviation Ltd Airport Service Rd Portsmouth PO3 5PF T +44 (023) 9262 1724 E customerservices@portav.com
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