Quality Control

LPE has developed a quality culture organisation and operating system that relentlessly pursue the elimination of waste, variability and inflexibility.

Quality Management systems approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 has emphasised commitment to quality process improvement to achieve our overriding quality policy of ...

... Do It Right, First Time, Every Time.

Coordinate Measuring Machines

11off Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machines, (CMM) with work piece capacity of up to 2m long, 1.5m wide, 0.9m height.
Offline CMM programming capability thereby reducing component lead times.
All CNC machines are DNC linked to main server for record and programme retention.
CMMs are situated in temperature controlled environments.

Live Programming of Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (COMOS and 3D Tool Software)

This enables accurate measurement of any component in real time using a 3 dimensional model and an engineering drawing. This provides the capability to compare actual measured results against the CAD data and drawings.

Capabilities of approved suppliers are monitored and maintained by regular liaison meetings based upon quality and delivery performance.

As a preferred supplier, with “ship-to-stock” status to all our major customers, we are deeply committed to the continuous improvement of both the quality of our products and our quality control systems.

Surface Finish

Taylor Hobson bench mounted surface roughness machine with data logging

Vickers Hardness Testing

Inspection areas are equipped with data logging capabilities.

Mechanical Inspection

Using a vast array of fully calibrated and traceable inspection measuring equipment; micrometers, height gauges, verniers, Bowers internal gauges, inspection projectors.