Dimensional Inspection Services Ontario

Many Canadians often think that getting truly versatile and expert inspection services requires going to the USA. In fact, Canada has many inspection service providers who can provide qualified measurements. Most notable is Canadian Measurement Metrology (CMM), not only because of its wide range of measuring equipment, but also because of its metrology staff’s expertise. In response to a web search for “Dimensional inspection services Ontario,” a variety of companies appears; however, how does a company choose a service provider? Is the decision based on price? Turnaround time? Or proximity to your facility? Generally, people seeking dimensional inspection services know exactly what they want, but don't necessarily know how to achieve it technically.

Outsourcing your inspection and measurement requirements enables you to leverage expertise when you need it in the metrology field. The difficulty finding and training qualified staff remains an industry-wide issue; outsourcing is now a growing North American trend. All companies, large and small, face the same challenges; however, different companies take different paths. The quantum shift in how companies ensure quality control is a result of the flexibility required by manufacturers attempting to survive in today's competitive marketplace. The increasing number of metrology solutions, from coordinate measuring machines to white light sensing, laser scanners, portable arms and video inspection systems, can intimidate even an expert. Deciding which system to purchase is an ever-more-complex dilemma, especially when salespeople insist that their product is the solution to your problems. A subsequent issue is finding and training qualified staff. Little wonder that measurement services now have become increasingly important. For quality control managers, the technological challenges are twofold. How can they ensure that departments are using the best technological tool for the job at hand, while factoring in the need to constantly train staff on the latest advances in one or several metrology devices? This problem becomes increasingly difficult for departments with a small, busy staff trying to keep operations running smoothly. During tough economic times, companies are struggling to build optimization into their businesses in a fiscally responsible way. Outsourcing can be a vital tool in this endeavour. Tier One manufacturers are outsourcing large segments of their quality control function to control costs and timelines. Using outside expertise and equipment helps them maintain high quality and find bottom-line savings by reducing the number of employees and the associated training and benefits.

When it comes to dimensional inspection services Ontario, CMM is the obvious choice. Located in Cambridge, Ontario (Ayr), CMM is the ultimate measurement services provider. We have five coordinate measuring machines, the largest with a six-meter capacity, and all our machines are scanning capable. One is equipped with a precision laser scanner. We have two OGP multisensor vision systems for parts that cannot be touched by conventional probing because of either their small size or deflection issues. Our Leica trackers are equipped with T Probe and Steinbichler scanning probes, which reduce time on-site by 75% over conventional laser trackers. Three Romer arms are available for portable work, one of which is equipped with a Perceptron V5 laser scanner. The above equipment and our highly skilled personnel enable us to solve your complex dimensional measurement problems quickly and efficiently. The additional benefit of using a well-equipped service provider is that it can choose the equipment best suited for your work, rather than your making do with a single piece of equipment. Indeed, regardless of where you are a located in Canada, we have the equipment and expertise to solve complex dimensional problems in your plant. Whether that is in Winnipeg, Manitoba or Halifax, Nova Scotia, we come to you with the ability to solve dimensional problems quickly. Our customers are some of the leading manufacturers in Canada, including Honda, Toyota, Chrysler, Magna, Heroux Devtek, Bombardier, AECL, RIM, Goodrich Aerospace and many more famous names on the Canadian manufacturing scene. For CMM inspection services in Ontario or, for that matter, across Canada, we are here to serve you and provide solutions.