THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY AND PRECISION
Milwaukee Gear Company employs the highest quality performance standards at each step in the design assistance, manufacturing, and testing processes.Quality Standards
Every Milwaukee Gear employee is responsible for maintaining the customer's quality requirements. Design engineering is based on AGMA standards. During gear manufacturing, staff constantly monitors and checks quality on the latest equipment available. Manufacturing inspections are measured and stored electronically with documentation available. ISO 9001:2008 certified
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Quality Assurance Program
Milwaukee Gear has earned ISO 9001:2008 certification by adhering to a comprehensive quality assurance program, which includes the following elements:
Purchased Product Controls
A supplier rating system monitors performance and provides data to assist suppliers in assessing their improvement efforts.
Process Control
Computerized operation routings, quality control plans and set-up sheets are generated for each production lot. Preventative maintenance activities help maintain or improve up-time and process capability on manufacturing equipment.
Inspection and Testing
Defect prevention methods data generated by operators and inspectors is recorded and reviewed at final audit inspection. Detailed instructions are listed on the corresponding Quality Control Plans.
Control of Measuring and Test Equipment
All gauge calibration equipment is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Our Gauge Master program categorizes, manages and tracks all gauges for calibration and recall. The Crib Master program allocates and automatically tracks all gauging used in the production process. This software also is utilized for its gauge repeatability and reproducibility features.
Statistical Techniques
Statistical software is used throughout the manufacturing process to perform Machine and Process Capability Studies along with in-process monitoring of critical quality characteristics. Historical data is constantly used to assess the effectiveness of machine and process improvements.
Continuous Improvement
To maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction, Milwaukee Gear uses the elements listed above as well as other methods to realize continuous improvement throughout our operation.
Quality Gear Geometry Laboratory
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Our state-of-the-art
Gear Inspection
Laboratory features
the Klingenberg and
M&M, CNC controlled,
four-axis gear
inspection centers.
These instruments
incorporate the most
advanced coordinate
measurement
technology in the
world and can
automatically supply
extremely accurate
verification of gear
tooth topography.
Our Inspection Laboratory is equipped to measure and chart lead, involute profile, size, pitch variation, run-out and total composite value. We have a large selection of master gears available for inspecting tooth composite errors. Our laboratory provides an isolated environment with temperature and humidity controls to ensure the integrity of all test results. |
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Nital Etch
and MPI Inspection Milwaukee Gear's laboratory offers nital etch inspection per ANSI/AGMA 2007-B92. Nital etching is a non-destructive, in-process inspection method that detects surface tempering and/or rehardening in all gear grinding processes. We also can provide Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) to detect cracking. |
Inspection
Systems Our Gauge Block capabilities include Master Grade, certified and traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), dedicated for calibration only. Other equipment includes a digital optical comparator plus instrumentation required for surface finish and Rockwell hardness inspection. |
Quality Gear Geometry Laboratory
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As a final check of
both quality and
performance
Milwaukee Gear tests
gear drives on our
in-house test plate
in our assembly
area. All readings are documented on test sheets and saved as part of the quality control records. Units are spin tested and checked for...
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