an overview of the qc group (short version)
DESCRIPTION
The QC Group is one of the largest Quality-related service providers to serve all US states and beyond. Four divisions – Inspection, Engineering, Training, and Staffing – working together with unparalleled synergism to provide passionate service to customers in every industry - developing, expanding, and supplementing their quality and engineering resources. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. The QC Group also operates two satellite dimensional inspection facilities in Albuquerque, NM and Irving, TX.TRANSCRIPT
• Founded in 1986• Contract Inspection• A2LA 17025 Accreditation• Staffing, Training, and
Engineering shortly followed
• Privately held company• ITAR Registered
Training StaffingInspection
The QC GroupMarket Segmentation
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21%
11%
10%
6%
6%
4%
Aerospace/DefenseMedicalAutomotivePlastic MoldingIndustrial EquipmentChemicalMachiningEngineering/Prototype ServicesElectronicsCastingToolingConsumer GoodsMetal StampingRecreationEducationHeavy EquipmentRubber MoldingPrintingEnvironmentalPower GenerationIndustrial ServicesElectricalTransportation
THE QC GROUP MARKET SEGMENTATION
Just some of our satisfied customers:
SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIESHONEYWELLPHILLIPS MEDISIZEALCOA HOWMETLOCKHEED MARTIN3MCOVIDIENBECKMAN COULTERMEDTRONICGENERAL ELECTRICBOEINGMCDONNELL DOUGLASSMITHS MEDICALSIEMENSREMMELE ENGINEERINGEATONDOUGLAS CORPORATIONGW PLASTICSETHICON ENDO-SURGERYJOHNSON & JOHNSONRMSAMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMSZIMMER SPINEMETRO MOLD
Public CoursesOver 90 Titles
Sample Courses Offered by The QC Group:
Blueprint ReadingGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingGage CalibrationMeasurement ToolsAPQPPPAPFMEADesign of ExperimentsQuality 101Basic Shop MathSPCCorrective Action/Preventive ActionLean EnterpriseKaizen EventsProblem Solving Tools
and many more…
For an updated list visit:QCgroup.com/calendar
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS
•On-site (“in-house”)•Public•Online•Self-Directed (SDL)•Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• ISO• Auditing • Consulting
Industry Know-How…•Over two decades of quality experience•Proficiencies in many industries•Real world skills and knowledge
Great Employees…•Not just good interviewees•Evidence-based selection process•Training continues after placement
Extensive Network…•Only Top candidates considered•Database of qualified professionals
Source Inspection…•Nationwide•Reliable•Timely
Staffing
• Mechanical Inspectors• Source Inspectors• Manufacturing Technicians• Quality Technicians• QA/QC Engineers• Quality Managers• Corporate Quality Leaders• Quality Auditors• Regulatory Affairs Professionals
• Product Containment Inspectors• Bio-med Quality Professionals• Other Quality and
Manufacturing-Related Positions
• Production Managers• CMM Operators and
Programmers• Calibration Technicians• Setup Technicians
PROFESSIONALS PROVIDED:
NDT• Radiographic• Ultrasonic• Magnetic Particle• Liquid Penetrant• Visual• Consulting Services
CWI• Visual testing by AWS
CWI up to a Level III• Consulting• Training• Certification
THE QC GROUP PROVIDES NDT AND CWI INSPECTION SERVICES AND CONSULTING
We have partnered with a reputable team of NDT and CWI specialists. Inspections are performed with class-leading technical competence and a sincere belief in exceeding our customers’ service expectations.
17 CMMs
Portable CMM capabilities
ISO/IEC 17025
First Article inspection3rd party inspectionCapability StudiesGage R&RPPAP supportOverload inspectionsOff-Site w/portable CMMCustom ProgrammingReceiving-to-stockContact scanning capabilityLab assistance, consultingRapid response 24/6
Services
Inspection
Producing Geometry You Can Trust™
TrainingEngineering
StaffingInspection
Producing Geometry You Can Trust™
Scanning TechnologiesAccuracies from +/- .000004” (sub-micron) to +/- .003”
Micro Scanner 9030Accuracy: +/-.00004” z +/-.00004” x,yMax size: 7” x 7” x 5”Depth of field: .079”Spot size: 7 microns
Micro Scanner 9010Accuracy: +/-.000004” z +/-.00004” x,yMax size: 7” x 7” x 5”Depth of field: .024”Spot size: 2 microns
Micro TopographyConfocal (single spot)No prep necessaryNon-contact surface
finish
Chromatic White LightAccuracy: +/-.00004” z +/-.00004” x,yDepth of field: .120”Max size: 18” x 18”
Reflective, TransparentChromatic
No prep necessary
TrainingEngineering
StaffingInspection
Producing Geometry You Can Trust™
Scanning TechnologiesAccuracies from +/- .000004” (sub-micron) to +/- .003”
High PrecisionTriangulation
Prep may be necessary
Laser CMM 120Accuracy: +/-.00025”Max size: 30” x 20” x 3”
Laser CMM 450Accuracy: +/-.001”Max size: 30” x 20” x 8”
PortableTriangulation
Prep may be necessaryScan + Dimensional Inspection
Portable CMMAccuracy: +/-.0035” Max Height: 4’ arm (8’ reach)
CT ScanningAccurate internal geometrywhen parts cannot be sectioned
Portable CMMAccuracy: +/-.005” Max Height: 6’ arm (12’ reach)
NURBS Good for organic surfaces Can not edit dimensions
Computer Aided Inspection Your MFG part vs. your CAD model
Point Cloud
Parametric 3D Model
Project flow
Micro Scanner Accy: .00004”
Laser CMM 120 Accy: .00025”
Laser CMM 450 Accy: .001”
Faro CMM/Laser Accy: .003”
Chromatic White Accy: .00004”
CT Scanner internal geometry
Polygons
STL file Rapid Printing
Computer Aided Inspection Your MFG part vs. your CAD model
First Article Inspection Measure your part using laser scan data
NURBS Good for organic surfaces Can not edit dimensions
Computer Aided Inspection Your MFG part vs. your CAD model
Point Cloud
Drawings
Polygons
Parametric 3D Model
STL file Rapid Printing
Project flow
Micro Scanner Accy: .00004”
Laser CMM 120 Accy: .00025”
Laser CMM 450 Accy: .001”
Faro CMM/Laser Accy: .003”
Chromatic White Accy: .00004”
CT Scanner internal geometry
Computer Aided Inspection Your MFG part vs. your CAD model
First Article Inspection Measure your part using laser scan data
TrainingEngineering
StaffingInspection
Thank You!
Brenda Bohlinger Inspection & Engineering Technical Sales
Al Luce Engineering Technical Sales
www.QCgroup.com