--- title: Additive Manufacturing Inspection & Quality Control | Additure description: Additive manufacturing with guaranteed quality. Explore Additure's rigorous inspection and QC process for consistent, reliable parts. --- [Skip to main content](https://additure.co.uk/inspection#main) [![Additure-logo-white](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure-logo-white.svg) ![Additure-logo-white](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure-logo-white.svg)](https://additure.co.uk) - Show submenu for About About - About us: - [![our team](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image.jpg) Our Team](https://additure.co.uk/our-team) - [![about us](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(1).jpg) Key Strengths](https://additure.co.uk/about-us) - [![metal additive manufacturing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(2).jpg) What is Metal AM?](https://additure.co.uk/metal-additive-manufacturing) - Show submenu for Services Services - Services: - [![feasibility and planning](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/pre-build.jpg) Feasibility and Planning](https://additure.co.uk/feasibility-and-planning) - [![toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/toolbox.jpg) Our Toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies) - [![post processing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/processing.jpg) Post-Processing](https://additure.co.uk/post-processing) - [![inspection](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/qa.jpg) Inspection](https://additure.co.uk/inspection) - [Industries](https://additure.co.uk/industries) - [Resources](https://additure.co.uk/additure-resources) - [Brochure](https://additure.co.uk/access-our-brochure) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for About About - BACK - About us: - [![our team](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image.jpg) Our Team](https://additure.co.uk/our-team) - [![about us](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(1).jpg) Key Strengths](https://additure.co.uk/about-us) - [![metal additive manufacturing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(2).jpg) What is Metal AM?](https://additure.co.uk/metal-additive-manufacturing) - Show submenu for Services Services - BACK - Services: - [![feasibility and planning](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/pre-build.jpg) Feasibility and Planning](https://additure.co.uk/feasibility-and-planning) - [![toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/toolbox.jpg) Our Toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies) - [![post processing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/processing.jpg) Post-Processing](https://additure.co.uk/post-processing) - [![inspection](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/qa.jpg) Inspection](https://additure.co.uk/inspection) - [Industries](https://additure.co.uk/industries) - [Resources](https://additure.co.uk/additure-resources) - [Brochure](https://additure.co.uk/access-our-brochure) - [Contact](https://additure.co.uk/contact-us) [Contact](https://additure.co.uk/contact-us) # Metal additive manufacturing you can count on Additure delivers more than just components: we deliver trust, transparency and a commitment to quality, all underpinned by our extensive knowledge and manufacturing experience. Discover why our customers choose us. Key strengths SERVICES # Inspection Quality control is crucial for metal additive manufacturing (AM) to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of your final parts. ## Quality Management 
System Overview #### Additure takes this stage seriously and leaves no stone unturned in our mission to achieve consistent results and truly optimised parts.  With a visible and traceable production history, any part you commission with us is poised and ready to gain industry acceptance. ![QualityManagement](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/QualityManagement.svg) #### 1. Process and production control - Customer requirements - Supplier quality - Identification / Traceibility #### 2. Change management - Design change management - QMS change management - Risk review #### 3. Corrective and 
preventative action - Eliminate non-conformities - QMS improvement - Verify effectiveness #### 4. Management responsibility - Management review - Inspection readiness - Internal audit #### 5. Resources - Personnel competency - Infrastructure - Work environment #### 6. Product surveillance - Complaint handling - Risk monitoring - Vigilance #### 7. Design control - Risk management - Inputs / Outputs - Verification / Validation ## How does additive quality control differ from some other manufacturing techniques? ![manufacturing-techniques](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/manufacturing-techniques.jpg?width=1711&height=672&name=manufacturing-techniques.jpg) #### Key difference: With AM, you create the material at the same time as the geometry. [What is Metal AM?](https://additure.co.uk/metal-additive-manufacturing) In manufacturing settings, like milling, turning or grinding, you have a two-stage quality control process: the material or billet passes through quality control before cutting, and the part geometry is inspected afterwards.  With our stringent QMS system, we endeavour to remove the risks associated with Metal AM. ##### KEY QUESTION: ## Can we qualify your parts? The short answer is no, we can’t qualify parts.  For the most part, the client and the design authority qualify parts in any given sector. Metal additive manufacturing subcontractors are generally not the ones to qualify a part. Depending on the industry sector and end application, there will be different qualification requirements set by the customer, e.g., API20S.  Working together with Additure, we can define and implement the statement of work and control plan to meet the stringent industry requirements throughout the end-to-end manufacturing process. This information is delivered in a concise and simple reporting structure. **Contact us to speak about qualification.** [Contact us](https://additure.co.uk/contact-us) ![qualify-your-parts](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/qualify-your-parts.jpg?width=833&height=578&name=qualify-your-parts.jpg) ## The qualification journey ![icon1](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon1.svg) 1. #### Design ###### You give us a verified design: ![icon1](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon1.svg) #### Design ###### You give us a verified design: - Models - Drawings - Calculations - Risk Assessment - Training records - Digital file control (PLM) ![icon2](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon2.svg) 2. #### Materials ###### We control our materials: ![icon2](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon2.svg) #### Materials ###### We control our materials: - Material purchase specification - Powder certificate  - Material Certificate (EN10204) - Material testing - Goods-in procedures - Appropriate storage - Approved suppliers - Environmental controls ![icon3](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon3.svg) 3. #### Manufacture ###### Systems and procedures guarantee part quality: ![icon3](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon3.svg) #### Manufacture ###### Systems and procedures guarantee part quality: - Dedicated manufacturing plans - Bespoke ERP and MRP system - Class-leading equipment maintenance plans  - Exceptional Health & Safety control - AM system qualification - Over 120 years’ total combined manufacturing experience - Externally accredited systems and procedures - Calibration and cleanliness of equipment ![icon4](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon4.svg) 4. #### Post-Processing ###### We provide turnkey solutions: ![icon4](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon4.svg) #### Post-Processing ###### We provide turnkey solutions: - Best-in-class powder removal - NADCAP heat treatment  - Surface finish procedures across multiple partners - Coating - Machining partners who are equipped with industry-best machine tools - Support removal ![icon5](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon5.svg) 5. #### Inspection & Test Plan ###### Additure supports client testing: ![icon5](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/icon5.svg) #### Inspection & Test Plan ###### Additure supports client testing: All components have requirements; it’s at this stage when Additure works closely with the client to ensure the inspection and test plan reflects the requirements of the part in service (as defined at the design stage) **We can provide:** - Inspection records - Non-tactile scanning  - UKAS accredited testing - NDT testing ##### Download our LRQA Accreditation ## Facility Accreditation #### Additure’s mantra regarding quality is the ‘constant pursuit of excellence’, rather than the acceptance of the status quo. To this end, we opted to be held against the highest standards the industry has to offer: LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance).  This accreditation isn’t the end of the journey for us: we’re always pursuing continuous improvements. This means being one step ahead of industry-level standards and accreditations and delivering the best in class quality to our clients. ![](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Layer_1.svg)     [Download Accreditation](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure%20Facility%20Qualification%20Certificate%20(LRQA%20Endorsed).pdf) ![facility-accreditation](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/facility-accreditation.jpg?width=1111&height=826&name=facility-accreditation.jpg) ##### Services #### **Re-visit our Toolbox to learn more about the technologies and machines we use to create your components.** ### [![section-add](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/section-add.svg) Feasibility and Planning Discover how we’ll break your project down into granular detail and create a joint manufacturing and inspection plan (MQCP).](https://additure.co.uk/feasibility-and-planning) ### [![Toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Toolbox.svg) Toolbox Explore our two primary technologies: Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies) ### [![CNC](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/CNC.svg) Post-Processing Understand how we approach this crucial stage, and learn why post-processing is vital for metal additive manufacturing.](https://additure.co.uk/post-processing) ### [![file-tick](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/file-tick.svg) Inspection For metal AM parts, this is never just geometrical inspection; all aspects of material testing and component validation can be accommodated.](https://additure.co.uk/inspection) [![Additure-logo-white](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure-logo-white.svg)](https://additure.co.uk) - [Call: +44 (0) 1772 288544](tel:+44%20(0)%201772%20288544) - [Email: solution@additure.co.uk](mailto:solution@additure.co.uk) We’re on a mission to simplify additive manufacturing. 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