Advance Forgings Quality Lab — Magnaflux NDT and gauging station

Quality at the Forefront

Zero-defect philosophy backed by world-class testing infrastructure

Customer Delight & TQM

We believe quality is not just about meeting specifications, but about exceeding expectations. Our Total Quality Management (TQM) approach integrates customer feedback, cross-functional Kaizen teams, and continuous process optimization to deliver unparalleled value.

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Proactive Partnership

Working closely with customers from the design phase to serial production to ensure perfect alignment.

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Continuous Improvement

Empowering our workforce through training and Kaizen initiatives to constantly refine processes.

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Zero-Defect Culture

Implementing strict APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP protocols to achieve our target of zero PPM.

Quality Management System

At Advance Forgings, quality is not an afterthought — it is embedded in every stage of the manufacturing process, from raw material receipt to final dispatch. Our robust QMS, certified to IATF 16949:2016, drives a culture of excellence across all four plants.

We pursue a zero-PPM defect target across every product line and have built the inspection infrastructure, trained workforce, and digital traceability systems to back that ambition.

Key Quality Commitments

  • Zero-PPM target with proactive defect prevention
  • 100% raw material traceability with heat code tracking
  • PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and Control Plan for every programme
  • In-process inspection at each manufacturing stage
  • Customer satisfaction surveys and corrective action loops
  • Continual improvement via cross-functional Kaizen teams

Globally Recognized Standards

Our operations are audited and certified against the most demanding international management systems.

IATF 16949:2016

Automotive Quality Management System — the benchmark for defect prevention, reduction of variation, and waste elimination in the automotive supply chain.

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System — ensuring sustainable manufacturing practices, resource efficiency, and compliance with environmental regulations.

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety Management — proactively protecting the well-being of every team member through systematic hazard identification and risk controls.

Testing & Inspection Equipment

Our QA laboratories are equipped with advanced, high-precision equipment from global market leaders — ensuring sub-micron accuracy and zero defect escapes.

Testing & Inspection Capabilities

Equipment Description
CMM (Mitutoyo) High-accuracy 3D measurement, advanced probing system
Contour (Carl Zeiss) Precision profile measurement
Profile Projector Optical measurement and inspection
Vicker Hardness Tester Material hardness verification
MPI (100%) Magnetic Particle Inspection for crack detection
Eddy Current Surface defect detection

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CMM Mitutoyo 3D measuring machine

CMM (Mitutoyo)

Contour Carl Zeiss profile measurement

Contour (Carl Zeiss)

Profile Projector optical inspection

Profile Projector

Vicker Hardness Tester

Vicker Hardness