From Concept to Delivery
ADMI’s dedicated quality control laboratory is the final checkpoint ensuring every part that leaves our facility meets or exceeds customer specifications. Equipped with precision metrology instruments and staffed by experienced aerospace inspectors, our QC lab provides the dimensional verification and documentation our customers’ programs demand.
±0.0002"
Measurement Accuracy
AS9102
FAIR Compliant
100%
First Article Inspection
Climate
Controlled Environment
— Overview
Precision Measurement You Can Trust
ADMI operates a dedicated, climate-controlled inspection room equipped with a full suite of metrology instruments. Our inspection capability ensures that every critical dimension on every part is verified to customer specifications before it leaves our facility.
From first article inspections to production lot sampling, our quality team uses coordinate measuring machines, optical comparators, surface profilometers, and calibrated hand tools to validate dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and material properties. Every measurement is recorded, traceable, and available in comprehensive inspection reports.
Our inspection processes are built around the AS9100D quality management system, ensuring consistent methodology across all programs. Whether your requirement is a single prototype with a complete FAIR package or a production run requiring statistical process control, ADMI has the equipment and expertise to verify it.
— Inspection Equipment
Metrology Instruments & Capabilities
Our inspection room houses a comprehensive suite of precision measurement equipment, calibrated and maintained to NIST-traceable standards.
CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
High-accuracy 3D measurement for complex geometries. Full GD&T verification including true position, profile, concentricity, and runout. The backbone of our first article inspection process.
Optical Comparator
2D profile inspection with precision overlay comparison against nominal geometry. Ideal for verifying contour profiles, edge breaks, radii, and features that are difficult to access with contact measurement.
Surface Profilometer
Precision surface finish measurement capturing Ra, Rz, and Rmax values. Critical for sealing surfaces, bearing journals, and any feature where surface texture drives functional performance.
Hardness Tester
Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers hardness verification to confirm heat treatment and material condition. Essential for validating that material properties meet specification requirements after processing.
Height Gauges
Precision height and step measurements for verifying datum-referenced dimensions, step heights, and parallelism. Digital readout with resolution to 0.0001″ for high-accuracy dimensional checks.
Pin & Thread Gauges
Go/no-go verification for hole diameters and thread acceptance. Calibrated gauge sets covering standard and specialty thread forms used in aerospace fastener applications.
— Inspection Services
Comprehensive Quality Documentation
From first article to final ship, every inspection milestone is documented with full traceability and delivered with the quality package your program requires.
First Article Inspection (AS9102 FAIR)
Complete first article inspection reports per AS9102 standard. Form 1 (Part Number Accountability), Form 2 (Product Accountability – Raw Material), and Form 3 (Characteristic Accountability) delivered with every first article.
In-Process Inspection
Critical dimension verification at key manufacturing stages. Setup verification, in-process checks, and operation-level sign-offs ensure dimensional conformance throughout the machining process.
Final Inspection
Comprehensive dimensional verification of all drawing characteristics prior to shipment. 100% inspection of critical features with sampling plans for non-critical dimensions per customer requirements.
Source Inspection Support
Full support for customer and government source inspection requirements. Dedicated staging area, inspection documentation pre-staged, and ADMI quality personnel available to support your source inspector.
Dimensional Inspection Reports
Formal inspection reports with actual measured values, nominal dimensions, and tolerance bands. CMM output reports, balloon drawings, and tabulated data formatted to your program requirements.
Material Certs & Certificate of Conformance
Complete material certifications traceable to mill source, chemical analysis, and mechanical properties. Certificate of Conformance (CoC) issued with every shipment confirming compliance to purchase order requirements.
Quality Process
Inspection at Every Stage
Our six-stage quality process ensures that no part ships without complete dimensional verification and documentation.
STEP 01
Incoming Inspection
Raw material verification: mill certs, hardness, dimensions confirmed against PO requirements
STEP 02
Setup Verification
First-piece inspection at each operation. Critical dims verified before production run begins
STEP 03
In-Process
Operator and QC checks at defined intervals. SPC data collection on critical characteristics
STEP 04
Final Inspection
100% verification of all critical dimensions. CMM, surface finish, and visual inspection
STEP 05
Documentation
FAIR, dimensional reports, CoC, material certs compiled into complete quality package
STEP 05
Ship
Parts packaged per spec, quality docs included. Lot traceability maintained in QMS
— Inspection Environment
Climate-Controlled Precision
Temperature-Stabilized Metrology Room
Our dedicated inspection room is climate-controlled to maintain consistent temperature conditions for precision measurement. Temperature stability eliminates thermal expansion variables that can introduce measurement error, ensuring that the dimensions we report are accurate and repeatable.
All inspection equipment is housed in this controlled environment, from our CMM to hand gauges. Calibration is maintained on a strict schedule with all instruments traceable to NIST standards through accredited calibration laboratories.
Temperature Stability
Controlled environment eliminates thermal expansion measurement error
NIST-Traceable Calibration
All gauges and instruments calibrated to national standards
Dedicated Metrology Space
Separate from production floor — clean, vibration-isolated environment
Digital Record Keeping
Inspection data stored in QMS with full traceability and revision control
Looking for Certifications & Approvals?
Visit our Quality & Certifications page for details on AS9100D, CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR registration, and AWS welding certifications.
±0.0002"
Measurement Accuracy
AS9102
FAIR Standard
100%
Critical Dim Inspection
NIST
Traceable Calibration
Questions About Our Quality Capabilities?
Our quality team is ready to discuss your inspection requirements, documentation needs, and how ADMI’s metrology capability supports your program.