Quality Control

When you ask how many people are dedicated to quality at Kenmode, the answer is always the same - Everybody.  Beyond the dedicated quality departments, every single employee understands and appreciates that quality is an essential part of their job.  

Company-Wide Internal Quality System

All employees within Kenmode can access relevant project data through our company-wide information system.  Data access ensures quality commitments are understood and implemented by every team member associated with a project.

  • Job Scheduling and Tracking
  • Blueprints with Revision History and Archive
  • Work Instructions
  • Quality Control Plans / Reports
  • Level I and Level II Documentation for ISO Standards
  • Calibration Database for Inspection Equipment, Gauges & Measuring Instruments
  • Internal System Audits and Monthly Quality System Reviews
  • Raw Material Inventory
  • Die Maintenance History
  • Equipment Preventative Maintenance Database

Mistake-Proof Process

We understand that zero defects is no longer just a goal; it's a mandate. We have developed processes that incorporate quality controls into every phase of a project -- from design through shipment -- so quality issues and surprises are virtually eliminated.

  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Collaborative Product and Process Design (CPPD)
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ
  • Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Sophisticated Technology

We have invested in advanced technology to ensure parts meet stringent quality control requirements -- and that means zero defects.

  • OGP SNAP Full Function Digital Measuring Machine
  • CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine)
  • Statistical Process Control System
  • Optical Vision Systems
  • Custom Gauges

Quality Certifications

We are proud to have attained several industry and manufacturing certifications. These certifications are a testament to our stringent quality systems and customer commitment.

  • ISO 9001
  • IATF 16949
  • ISO 13485
  • ISO 14001

Download Kenmode's latest certificates.

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