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We offer many different services which include:

bullet   Gage R & R studies
bullet   Multiple part inspections
bullet   Third party certification
bullet   Capability Studies
bullet   Gage Re-certification and calibration

 

                        Design         

 

CMM Inspection / Certification

Key Benefits                                         

bullet   Full Gage Certification               
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  3rd party certification
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  Statistical analysis for R&R and PPAP capability studies
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  Part layout studies

 

 

CNC Services

Capabilities

Advantage can offer Cutter path programming and CNC services for low production demands.

 

 

Design Services

Advantage utilizes the very best and latest in CAD technology.  3D Solid modeling is the latest tool that greatly reduces unforeseen design and build errors. Many companies are just now switching to 3D design whereas Advantage has been designing in 3D solid/surface modeling since 1995.

Key Benefits

bullet   Actual representation of the product.
bullet   Product simulation of potential problems.
bullet   Superior quality.
bullet   Reduced manufacturing time.

Capabilities

Advantage is currently using the latest versions of the following CAD packages:

Catia

I-Deas

Unigraphics

AutoCad

Mechanical Desktop

SolidWorks

 

 

Consulting Services

Advantage offers consulting services to aid customers with Gaging requirements.

Key Benefits

bullet   Reduced design time.
bullet   Greater Gage repeatability and reproducibility.
bullet   Quality Assurance

Capabilities

Many times the supplier is handed the responsibility for establishing GD&T and SPC locations.  Our extensive knowledge in these areas can be used to ensure product quality is addressed from the very start. 

 

Data Transfer / Translation

Advantage offers  Data/Media translation services.  Due to possible translation errors, many suppliers have elected to supply  Data in its native format.  This can create problems for small companies who do not have some of the high end Cad systems.   Translation prices will be based on the file size, format or additional requirements. 

Key Benefits

bullet  Native file format directly from O.E.M.
bullet  Reduced errors
bullet  Reduced cost
bullet  Dimensioned screen dumps for budgetary quoting

Capabilities - Latest versions of:

CAD Systems

    CATIA

    I-DEAS

    Unigraphics

    Autocad

    Mechanical Desktop

    Solid Works
    PC-Dmis

 

Other File Formats
    IGES
    STEP
    VDAFS
    ACIS
    VRML
 
Media & Transfer Methods
    4mm DAT,  (UNIX "tar")
    1.44 MB Floppy Drive
     Zip Drive
    DVD-ROM
    CD-ROM (Read & Write Capabilities)
    High speed FTP  transfer

    e-mail for file attachments < 4 MB  may be sent to:   DATA

Note:  When sending files to Advantage, please use file compression when possible.

DATA SENT STRICTLY FOR QUOTE PURPOSES WILL BE PURGED AFTER 90 DAYS.

 

Download a printable version of our data capabilities:  Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

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