When manufactured products perform consistently, as expected and according to industry standards, they exhibit both quality and reliability. In manufacturing, higher-quality precision machined parts have fewer defects, require less reworking, and produce smaller amounts of waste. Reliability refers to a product’s ability to function as intended over time, a critical factor for aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and other applications where failure can have severe consequences. Quality and reliability in manufacturing are foundational to the success of businesses that trade in a wide range of assembled products, enabling companies to reduce operational costs, enhance their reputations, and avoid legal liability.
How Staub Supports Quality and Reliability in Manufacturing
Staub Precision Machine delivers superior quality and reliability in precision machined parts for our customers. The company does this through advanced automation, thorough quality control procedures, and the principle of continual improvement. Staub’s automated systems and integrated robotics enable the company to achieve precision in its high-volume production while minimizing variability.
The combination of these capabilities enables Staub to produce precision parts through a production technique known as lights-out manufacturing. Involving machinery that operates without direct supervision, this production philosophy reduces the likelihood of human error while also enhancing efficiency as it can run unattended. It enables Staub to produce consistent, repeatable results that assure quality and reliability in the manufacturing of precision parts.
Committing to stringent industry standards is integral for parts manufacturers in many industries. This is why Staub has pursued and achieved both AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, both of which promote quality management standards. The former is specifically geared towards the aerospace industry, while the latter is a general standard that encourages quality and reliability in manufacturing processes. When manufacturing precision parts, Staub’s certifications ensure that customers meet their requirements for the products.
The Foundation of Staub’s Quality & Reliability
To achieve the highest quality and reliability in manufacturing, the company utilizes advanced technologies, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), laser scanners, and machine vision systems. Staub also utilizes Bluetooth-enabled devices at its in-process inspection stations to accurately measure and collect data, thereby enhancing the ability to trace quality through all stages of production. These quality assurance tools monitor quality in real time by taking precise measurements that detect and correct variations in workpieces that deviate from these standards.
Assembly
While Staub is a precision machine facility that pursues the highest standards of quality and reliability in manufacturing precision parts, the company also has assembly capabilities that go beyond typical CNC machining work. The same quality processes that help guarantee the reliability of machined components are also in place during assembly of the final product. The technology Staub uses to achieve consistency and repeatability in its automated assembly processes can be applied to anything from full system assembly to installation of single components.
Automated Manufacturing
A key ingredient of the company’s production is automation, the lifeblood of Staub’s facility. The robots and other automated systems on the shop floor help the company achieve greater efficiency and lower variability, often without requiring any direct human supervision. Continuously running projects often run overnight without the need for operator involvement.
Staub’s automated systems include:
- Articulating robots for unloading, washing, drying, and packing parts from CNC turning centers.
- Assembly robots that perform tedious tasks without variability during assembly operations.
- Automated vehicles that transfer components and other workpieces to and from various machines along a guided pathway.
- Collaborative robots that reduce labor and variability while working alongside human workers.
Precision Machining
Staub operates as a contract manufacturer, specializing in recurrent, high-volume production and where customers can obtain a multitude of services under one roof. They machine component parts for manufacturers across the country. Their state-of-the-art equipment allows them to operate a manned first, second, and third shift that is completely automated and unattended—and they are always looking for ways to advance processes and exceed customer demands.
Staub’s capabilities include:
- 5-axis machining: For customers who need just-in-time ordering facilities, Staub’s 5-axis machining cells allows them to provide anything from single deliveries to long-term orders spread over several months or more.
- CNC milling: Staub’s automated mills include horizontal mills with adaptable fabrication systems to provide greater flexibility.
- CNC turning: For high-volume recurring jobs, Staub’s automated CNC turning centers enable the production of complex components without the need for direct supervision.
- EDM machining: For particularly difficult-to-machine materials, Staub has electrical discharge machining (EDM) capabilities.
- Finishing: With the company’s finishing services, Staub has the ability to produce parts that are ready to use upon delivery.
- Laser/waterjet cutting: Staub offers both cutting capabilities, with laser cutting for greater precision and waterjet cutting for thicker workpieces.
- Mill turn machining: Hybrid CNC mill/turn machines enable Staub to produce complex workpieces with a single setup.
To learn more about how Staub Precision Machine can help you achieve better quality and reliability in manufacturing your products, contact us today.
