Helping Precision Technologies pass quality inspections first time, every time
Precision Technologies is a well-respected precision engineering company recently winning the Motorsport Industry Association Business of the Year Award for sales under £5 million. They specialise in manufacturing gears and splines supplied to the motorsport industry, specifically F1. Over the last few years, significant expansion has seen them invest in additional inspection technology to ensure that the parts they manufacture pass quality inspection the first time. But the F1 industry is particularly demanding, and manufactured parts produced by sub-contractors must pass ‘goods in’ quality inspection tests the first time to ensure that the finished assemblies work the first time and reliably. Accurate visual inspection and identification of surface defects provide this assurance. F1 is a challenging environment where 1/100th of a second can make the difference between a car winning and losing a race. Safety critical components are ‘stress tested’ using advanced software techniques, highlighting any areas for inspection. The visual auditing requirements for F1 have also increased significantly over the last few years, and all suppliers now need to comply with the more stringent regulations. It was, therefore, crucial that Precision Technologies had the equipment to perform a thorough quality inspection before dispatch.
Evo Cams offer ultra sharp HD image quality for complete peace of mind
Precision Technologies chose the EVO Cam II after feedback from their customers who already used these units to inspect the goods on arrival. This means that they both use the same equipment when carrying out a final inspection before despatch. The ease of use of the system is also key for both Precision Technologies and their customers—minimal operator training is required.
Precision Technologies has used EVO Cams for several years and, with recent growth, has invested in additional units to keep up with inspection demand and avoid bottlenecks. This gives their customers peace of mind that they and their supplier are using the same equipment, giving them confidence that the parts will pass their inspection the first time.
Lee Wardall, Operations Director, comments: ”We are happy with the EVO Cam II systems that we are using for our quality inspection. Not only is it a quality piece of equipment, but the fact that our customers are also using this same equipment to inspect the goods when they arrive means that we are confident that the goods we supply have been inspected to the highest standard, will not be rejected, and will reduce our customers’ time to build. Happy customers are repeat customers.”
Evo Cam II
The EVO Cam II Digital Microscope provides 50x magnification, ultra-sharp HD image quality, and a high frame rate that ensures no motion blur. If defects are detected, the measuring software on the EVO Cam II can not only measure them but log them, investigate why they have happened, and make any required process improvements.
