Remember when we shared that we were in the process of getting AS9100 certified? Well, we’re thrilled to announce that Focused on Machining is now officially an AS9100 machine shop! 

Top Shops data indicates that only 45% of machine shops have quality certifications like ISO 9001 and AS9100, and we’re proud that our Denver machine shop is part of this elite group.

Being AS9100 certified means that we follow a strict set of quality management system requirements to ensure that we provide safe and reliable parts to aerospace customers. 

We already have loads of experience machining aerospace prototypes. But this certification will allow us to deepen our relationships and work with customers on low-volume production runs as well.

How Customers Benefit from Working with Our AS9100 Machine Shop 

Customers across all industries benefit from working with an AS9100 machine shop. In preparation for this certification, we’ve honed our processes and operations to provide better service than ever. Here’s what you can expect from Focused on Machining: 

• Comprehensive documentation. Formal inspection reports are an industry standard for aerospace. But no matter what industry you’re in, your parts will benefit from going through our full quality process. Rather than limiting this process to only the customers who require inspection data, we conduct inspections and formally document the results for each part we machine. We also generate first article inspection (FAI) reports as part of this process.

• Formal PO confirmations. When we confirm a date and price to a customer, we’re dead set on delivering on those promises no matter what. Before confirming a PO, we conduct due diligence to verify things like material pricing and availability and overall project timeline. Our goal is to always negotiate upfront with customers instead of flying by the seat of our pants and having to negotiate on the back end.

• Part tracking. With the click of a button, our comprehensive ERP system tells us exactly where a part is in the manufacturing process—whether it’s in machining, inspection, outside processing, or ready to ship. We can provide full visibility into anything from the amount of time spent on the part to the machine it’s currently on. All you have to do is ask.

• Detailed box labels. We take pride in our box labels, which include a clear image of the part and key details like revision number, work order number, quantity, and more. Many customers have told us that these box labels help streamline their own receiving processes. One customer even uses our packaging as part of their inventory system because it has all the information they need.

• No paper trails. We store all data digitally in our secure ERP system. You never have to worry about your proprietary information floating around our shop.

• Serialization. An increasing number of customers have been asking us to serialize their parts and we’re more than happy to deliver. Our machinists track and number each part sequentially and can even laser engrave part numbers at your request.

• Faster turnaround. As a result of our streamlined processes, we’re working more efficiently than ever before. Although material shortages are slowing down everyone in manufacturing right now, we remain committed as ever to our promise of high-quality CNC machined parts when YOU need them. 

For us, the best thing about being an AS9100 machine shop is that it gives us the opportunity to take on more of the aerospace machining projects we love most—from complex titanium parts to internal and external components for Nitronic 60 minisatellites. 

Here’s a look at some of the aerospace parts we’ve made recently: 

Focused on Machining is ready and excited to put our aerospace machining expertise to the test for you. If you’re looking for a reliable AS9100 machine shop, we hope you’ll trust us with your part.