Plan the program
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and control plans help define the process and address production risks. PPAP supports customer production-part approval requirements.
Quality & documentation
Quality built into the process.
Clear requirements guide the work, from production planning through inspection and shipment. K-O connects process controls, documented checks, and lot traceability to the needs of your program.
Current IATF 16949 certification.
| Certified entity & site |
K-O Products & Manufacturing Company 1225 Milton Street, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Scope | Manufacture of Metal Stampings and Assemblies |
| Certificate numbers | Intertek 2026-0158 IATF 0610717 |
| Unique site identifier | 33ATCG |
| Issued / expires | 03 August 2026 / 02 August 2029 |
| Exclusion | Product Design |
The certificate covers the manufacturing scope above. Engineering support for manufacturability and tooling does not extend that scope to product design.
Plan, control & verify
Make requirements part of the work.
Monitor the process
Statistical process control (SPC) and inspection checks support the agreed requirements. Six Sigma training supports our team's approach to process improvement.
Document the result
Material certifications, inspection reports, and lot traceability connect delivered parts to their records. Define the documentation your program requires during the initial review.
Tell us what your program requires.
Include quality requirements with the drawing so the review can account for:
- Critical dimensions, tolerances, and inspection criteria.
- Customer-specific requirements and PPAP submission expectations.
- Material certifications, inspection reports, and traceability needs.
- Part revisions, labeling, packaging, and release documentation.
Inspection & testing
Verify the part. Check the performance.
Define the test method, sample requirements, acceptance criteria, and reporting with your drawing. Customer-specific testing and inspection plans are agreed for each program.
Dimensional inspection
CMM measurement, optical comparison, precision gauges, and part-specific checking fixtures support dimensional verification. Calibration and inspection records connect the measurements to the quality system.
Material & mechanical tests
Metal pull and tensile testing, impact testing, and metal hardness testing help evaluate the characteristics specified for the part.
Finish & coating tests
Salt-spray testing, cross-hatch and adhesion testing, and plating or paint thickness checks support the agreed finish requirements.
Capability-study results, corrective and preventive actions, and customer feedback support ongoing process review and improvement.