Quality
Quality Assurance & Production Control:
Wico Metal Products is proud to be IATF 16949 certified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the automotive industry. This globally recognized certification ensures that our manufacturing processes meet the strict requirements for defect prevention, waste reduction, and consistent product quality.
By adhering to IATF 16949 standards, we provide our customers with:
- Superior Product Quality – Rigorous quality management systems to ensure precision and reliability.
- Process Efficiency – Streamlined operations for cost-effective and timely production.
- Risk Management – Proactive problem-solving and defect prevention strategies.
- Continuous Improvement – Ongoing enhancements to meet evolving industry demands.
This certification reinforces Wico’s position as a trusted supplier to the automotive industry, committed to delivering excellence in every component we produce.
Wico Cold Formed Extrusion Process:
- The Cold Formed Extrusion process is a manufacturing technique used to produce and shape an integrated fastener into a stamped component part. This method involves a series of coordinated steps that progressively shape the material without compromising its integrity or ultimate strength as a structural joint.
On-Sight Capabilities
- Full Lot Traceability from Raw Material to Finished Goods via a proprietary operating system
- Dimensional Inspection - Global Status SP CMM Machine/PC-DMIS software
- Proof Load Testing - Measures strength of interior of extrusion
- Barrel Stability Testing - Measures overall strength of entire extrusion
- Dynamic Torque Testing - Measures strength of extrusion as assembled in a vehicle
- Micrography Testing - A surface integrity test utilizing a metallographic microscope
- Hardness Testing - Measurement of raw material and heat treated products