Dimensional inspection
QC technicians inspect components before delivery.
- FARO Laser Tracker Vantage for alignment and part inspection
- FARO portable arms up to 12 ft
- Granite surface plates up to 6 × 12 ft
Precision Machining Quality Control & Inspection
Dimensional inspection, non-destructive testing and documented results for machined, fabricated and repaired parts.
Quality Control at a glance
ISO 9001:2015
Certified quality system with documented procedures.
4 FARO systems
Laser tracker plus three portable measuring arms.
NDT in house
Non-destructive testing offered by our QC team.
Reverse engineering
Point-cloud comparison to CAD and 2D drawings.
Every project at CBM begins and ends in the quality department. QC technicians inspect components before delivery using a FARO Laser Tracker Vantage, three FARO portable measuring arms and granite surface plates up to 6 × 12 ft, and the quality team also provides non-destructive testing (NDT).
Our quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by Perry Johnson Registrars, certificate C2026-01752, valid through March 28, 2029.
How we verify quality
Quality is involved from the start of each job, and QC technicians inspect components before delivery. Our documented ISO 9001:2015 procedures govern how work is checked and recorded.
Tell us your inspection and reporting requirements with the RFQ so they are built into the quote.
Inspection equipment
| Equipment | Size | Use |
|---|---|---|
| FARO Laser Tracker Vantage | Portable CMM | Alignment, reverse engineering, tool building and part inspection |
| FARO Edge ScanArm HD | 8 ft | Contact and non-contact measurement, point-cloud comparison with CAD |
| FARO Quantum Arm | 12 ft | Portable CMM measurement |
| FARO Gage Arm | 4 ft | Portable CMM measurement |
| Granite surface plates | 6 × 12 ft, 5 × 12 ft, 4 × 8 ft | Layout and inspection |
Reports and documentation
- FARO CMM reports of critical features, where required
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Photo documentation of rebuilds, from arrival through reassembly
- Test-run and vibration analysis results, if required
- Copies of rebuild records for the customer
- ISO 9001:2015 documented procedures
What quality control covers
Every project begins and ends in the quality department.
Reverse engineering & 3D modeling
Scan the part, compare it to CAD, or build the model and drawings from scratch.
- Point-cloud comparison with CAD
- 3D CAD and 2D engineered drawings
- Tool building and alignment services
Testing & documentation
Testing and records that back up every shipment.
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)
- FARO CMM reports of critical features
- ISO 9001:2015 documented procedures
Quality and engineering equipment
From the CBM facility list.
Metrology
- FARO Laser Tracker VantagePortable CMM
- FARO Edge ScanArm HD8 ft
- FARO Quantum Arm12 ft
- FARO Gage Arm4 ft
Granite surface plates
- Granite surface plate6 × 12 ft
- Granite surface plate5 × 12 ft
- Granite surface plate4 × 8 ft
Engineering software
- SolidWorks× 3
- Esprit
- AutoCAD
- Edgecam
Need it measured or reverse engineered?
FARO laser tracking, portable CMM, NDT and CAD under one roof. Send the part or the print.
Industries we serve
From print to delivery
Quote
Send drawings, models or a sample part. Our team responds promptly.
Engineer
No drawing? We reverse engineer the part and create CAD.
Manufacture
Machining, welding and fabrication under one roof, 20 hours a day.
Inspect
QC technicians verify components with FARO metrology and NDT.
Deliver
Shipped from Bessemer City, less than 2 miles from I-85.
Request a quote with inspection requirements
Tell us about the part or the job. Our team will respond promptly.
What to include
- Drawings, 3D models or photos of the part
- Material and grade
- Quantity
- Tolerances and any inspection requirements
- When you need it
- No drawing? Describe the part and we can reverse engineer it
Common questions
What inspection equipment does CBM use?
A FARO Laser Tracker Vantage, FARO Edge ScanArm HD (8 ft), FARO Quantum Arm (12 ft), FARO Gage Arm (4 ft) and granite surface plates up to 6 × 12 ft.
Does CBM offer non-destructive testing?
Yes. The CBM quality team offers non-destructive testing (NDT) services.
Can CBM reverse engineer a part?
Yes. The FARO ScanArm compares scanned point clouds with CAD, and our engineers use 3D CAD software to create 2D engineered drawings.
Which software does CBM’s engineering team use?
SolidWorks, Esprit, AutoCAD and Edgecam.
What certifications does CBM hold?
CBM is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by Perry Johnson Registrars, and is a woman-owned business.