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Testing, Quality Control & Certification

Quality Assurance and Documentation Tailored to Your Project Requirements

Reliable steel supply starts with verified quality. We provide material documentation, inspection services, additional testing, and certification support for steel tubes, profiles, and processed components.

From Material Certification to Finished Component Inspection

We supply steel products and steel components processed in our service center, where tubes and profiles are cut using advanced 3D laser cutting technology and industrial saws.

We provide access to material documentation, and for projects requiring additional verification of steel properties, we can arrange extended testing in cooperation with steel manufacturers and certified independent inspection bodies.

For processed components, our focus is on dimensional inspection, cutting geometry verification, and compliance with the customer's technical documentation.

This approach allows us to adapt the scope of testing, quality control, and documentation to both material requirements and the specific characteristics of the finished component.
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Steel Products

Material Testing & Documentation

We supply steel tubes, hollow sections, and hot-rolled or cold-drawn steel products with material documentation appropriate to the product type, steel grade, and delivery conditions.

For projects requiring enhanced material verification, we can arrange additional testing and inspections. Depending on the product type and technical requirements, these tests may be carried out directly by steel manufacturers during production or commissioned by us through certified third-party laboratories and inspection agencies.

This flexible approach ensures that verification requirements are aligned with the project specification and end-user expectations without the need to conduct all testing within a single facility.

Material Testing & Documentation

Depending on the product type and agreed supply scope, we can provide:

Inspection Certificates

Material inspection certificates compliant with EN 10204, including 3.1 certificates where available and required.

Verification

Material property verification confirming parameters specified in material certificates or procurement specifications.

Additional Testing

Additional material testing performed by the manufacturer during production or by certified third-party organizations according to project requirements.

Non-Destructive Testing

Non-destructive testing (NDT) arranged when required for a particular product and included within the agreed scope.

Traceability

Material traceability through batch or heat identification in accordance with applicable documentation and procedures.

Reporting

Test documentation and reports, including certificates, inspection results, and verification records as specified in the order.

The type of testing, acceptance criteria, applicable standards, and documentation requirements are always determined individually, taking into account the steel grade, product type, and intended application.

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Testing Designed Around Your Project Requirements

Additional testing is often required when standard material documentation is insufficient and specific properties or technical requirements must be independently verified.

For this reason, we recommend specifying required tests, standards, acceptance criteria, and documentation during the quotation stage. This enables verification of feasibility, testing options, and documentation availability before material procurement begins.
Steel sections in a warehouse

Steel Components

Quality Control After Processing

At our service center, we process steel tubes and profiles into components ready for manufacturing, assembly, or structural applications.

Using laser cutting technology and industrial saws, we manufacture components according to technical drawings, dimensional requirements, and agreed production specifications.

For finished components, quality depends not only on the incoming material but also on manufacturing accuracy and compliance with downstream production requirements. 

Dimensional Inspection & Manufacturing Compliance

Depending on the component type, production method, and project requirements, quality control may include:

Dimensional Inspection

Dimensional inspection of lengths, cross-sections, and specified component dimensions.

Verification

Cutting geometry verification, including angles, holes, cut-outs, and laser-cut feature positioning.

Compliance

Technical drawing compliance checks against customer specifications and documentation.

Surface Inspection

Visual inspection of surfaces and processed edges.

Control

Dimensional repeatability control according to batch requirements and agreed tolerances.

Documentation

Quality documentation, including measurement reports and inspection records where required.

Cutting & Components

Laser Cutting of Tubes & Profiles

Laser Cutting of Tubes & Profiles

Laser cutting technology enables the production of complex shapes, holes, slots, and assembly cut-outs with high precision. Inspection may include verification of critical dimensions, feature positioning, and conformity with customer drawings and technical documentation.

Cutting with Industrial Saws

Cutting with Industrial Saws

Industrial sawing allows tubes and profiles to be cut to precise lengths. Depending on project requirements, inspection may include verification of component length, cutting angle, end-face condition, and dimensional consistency.

Components Ready for the Next Production Stage

Components Ready for the Next Production Stage

Our goal is to deliver components that are fully prepared for the next stage of manufacturing while meeting agreed dimensions and technical specifications.

Inspection requirements are adapted to the component design, specified tolerances, and intended application. For demanding projects, acceptance criteria and measurement reporting requirements can be defined before production begins.

Quality Documentation & Certifications

We understand that proper documentation is a critical part of procurement, incoming goods inspection, and production planning.

The availability and scope of documentation depend on the product type, customer requirements, manufacturer capabilities, and the agreed testing and inspection program.

To ensure all requirements are met, documentation, traceability expectations, and acceptance criteria should be defined before placing an order.

Depending on the product type and agreed supply scope, available documentation may include:

Certification

Manufacturer material certificates.

Verification

Cutting geometry verification, including angles, holes, cut-outs, and laser-cut feature positioning.

traceability

Material grade and traceability information.

Additional testing

Additional test reports issued by manufacturers or certified third-party organizations.

Non-Destructive Testing

Non-destructive testing (NDT) documentation, where applicable.

Reports

Dimensional inspection reports for components, where agreed.

Specifications

Product specifications and technical documentation.

Compliance

Other quality records demonstrating compliance with order requirements.

Quality Requirements Tailored to Your Project

Every project requires a different level of control and documentation.

Standard industrial applications may rely on conventional material certification, while more demanding projects often require additional testing, enhanced traceability, or documented dimensional inspection.

Together with our customers, we define requirements relating to:
  • Material grade and specification.
  • Material certificates and supporting documentation.
  • Additional testing and acceptance criteria.
  • Dimensions, tolerances, and cutting parameters.
  • Component inspection scope.
  • Reports and documentation required for final acceptance.
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Defining these requirements at an early stage helps ensure the correct service scope, confirms project feasibility, and reduces the risk of non-conformities during subsequent production stages.

Need Additional Testing or Components with Specific Quality Requirements?

Whether you are looking for steel tubes and profiles with enhanced material documentation or precision laser-cut and saw-cut components manufactured to technical drawings, we can help determine the appropriate scope of testing, inspection, and documentation.

Send us your material specification, technical drawing, or quality requirements, and our team will help define the most suitable solution for your project.