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FMC Technologies is guided by what it calls the “5 abso- lutes of quality,” the second of which emphasizes the impor- tance of prevention, rather than appraisal as the “cause” of quality. “Quality control in the new cell is extremely thorough,” said Simpson. “The finished part is 100% inspected and has to be precise and flawless before it can be shipped to assembly.” For example, since each SCM manifold block takes up to 35 hours to machine, FMC Technologies’ engineers need to know that the Okuma machines in the Fastems cell are performing exactly as they should. Scrapping a semifinished or finished part due to an inaccuracy in the machine geometry would be very expensive. “Traceability is everything,” said Simpson. “We have to keep precise records of our machining processes, and have to know if and when a machine is out of alignment for any reason, so we can put it right. Then, when the problem is fixed, we have to be 100% sure that the machine is accurate again.”


FMC Technologies uses Renishaw’s QC20-W wireless ball- bar to check the accuracy of its CNC machine tools.


High Performance End Mills


for Titanium, High Temp Alloys and Similar Materials.


With 20% higher feeds over similar end mills while maintaining cutting edge strength & sharpness for superior tool life, TuffCut®


XT, surpasses expectations with improved part finish.


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