Quality Control and Laboratory
The quality control system at Auto Spring Components LLC is based on international ISO/EN standards and is equipped with modern measuring, testing, and analytical instruments from leading global manufacturers.
We monitor every stage — from the quality of molding materials to the final geometry of finished castings.
Laboratory and Testing Equipment
To control foundry and mechanical characteristics, equipment from leading manufacturers is used, including: Simpson Technologies, Sartorius AG, Struers ApS, SPECTRO, ZwickRoell, LECO, Mitutoyo, Carl Zeiss, Hexagon AB, and others.
Control of Molding Materials (Sand, Clay, Mixtures)
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Equipment |
Purpose | Manufacturer | Photo |
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AFS Permeability Tester |
Mold permeability testing |
Simpson Technologies |
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Sand Rammer |
Sample compaction |
Simpson Technologies |
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Base / Additional Permeability |
Base and additional permeability measurement |
Simpson Technologies |
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AFS Tube Filler, Core Box Tester |
Core and sand mixture testing |
Simpson Technologies |
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Blue Clay Tester |
Determination of clay content | Simpson Technologies |  |
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Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner |
Sample cleaning |
BANDELIN GmbH |
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| Rapid Sand Washer | Rapid sand washing |
Simpson Technologies |
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Moisture Analyzer |
Moisture analysis | Sartorius AG |  |
| Digital Balance | Precision weighing |
Sartorius AG |
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| Laboratory Sifter / Sieve Sets | Sand mixture sieving | RETSCH GmbH |  |
Mechanical Testing
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Equipment |
Purpose | Manufacturer | Photo |
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Universal Testing Machine |
Tensile, impact, and hardness testing |
Shimadzu Corp. |
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Nexus 3300FA |
Brinell hardness measurement |
Mitutoyo Corporation |
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| Electronic Mold Hardness Tester | Measurement of mold B-hardness | Simpson Technologies |  |
Thermal and Chemical Control
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Equipment |
Purpose | Manufacturer | Photo |
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Muffel Furnace PF120 |
Thermal analysis, annealing | Memmert GmbH |  |
| Carbon–Sulphur Analyzer
(640-000-350) |
Carbon and sulfur analysis | LECO Corporation |  |
| SPECTRO Spectrometer GS1000-II / P652 | Spectral analysis | SPECTRO Analytical Instruments / Struers ApS |  |
Geometric Measurement and Reverse Engineering
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Equipment |
Purpose | Manufacturer | Photo |
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CMM / Coordinate Measuring Machine CS-5000 CNC |
Dimensional measurement | Hexagon Group |  |
| FRF Test & Vibration Analysis System | Scanning and vibration parameter control |
Brüel & Kjær A/S |
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Polishing, Grinding, and Cutting Machines |
Sample preparation | Struers ApS |  |
| Eclipse Vision mikroskopi | Microstructure analysis | Nikon |  |
What We Control
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Chemical composition
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Mechanical properties (σ, HB, impact strength)
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Microstructure (graphite, ferrite, pearlite, carbides)
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Molding sands and cores
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Geometry and tolerances (ISO 8062-3)
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Surface roughness, runout, parallelism, flatness
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Coatings and painting
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Documentation and reporting
Provided Upon Request
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Chemical analysis reports
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Mechanical test reports
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Microstructure images
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3D CMM and scanning reports
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Certificates of conformity
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PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA packages for OEM customers
Our Standards
We apply the following standards:
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ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
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ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
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ISO 8062-3 (Casting tolerances)
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ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)
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EN, ASTM, and OEM requirements (upon request)
Our Approach
We do not just inspect quality — we guarantee it.
Modern equipment combined with our specialists’ experience ensures stable repeatability and industrial-grade quality in every batch.