The medical industry relies on various devices to provide the highest level of patient care, including diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, orthopedic devices, and much more. Due to the critical nature of medical applications, it is crucial that the components within these devices be highly accurate, safe, and suitable [...]
NADCAP is an acronym for the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program. This accreditation is focused on setting quality standards for special processes like plating, heat treating and coatings. This accreditation is intended for organizations doing business in the aerospace industry, where there is an extreme focus on [...]
Pioneer Service produces turned metal components to meet a wide variety of surface finish requirements. Some finishes are available “off the machine” and others will require additional finishing processes. The part geometry and the chosen material will affect the surface finish that may be attained during machining on a [...]
The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a valuable tool for establishing confidence in a component supplier’s production processes. The PPAP process was initially specified in the automotive and aerospace industries. Today, it has been integrated into the requirements of some medical and industrial customers. At Pioneer Service, we [...]
