Quality metrology and precision inspection on factory floor

Approved suppliers.
Verified on the factory floor before you procure.

The purpose of PROQRA is straightforward: we audit Indian precision engineering facilities in person, verify CapEx, machine condition, lead times, and materials, and oversee initial production so UK manufacturers can approve and procure from them with complete confidence.

In-person factory auditsCapEx & spindle verificationProduction lead time auditsFirst-article sign-off (FAIR)

Our 4-pillar on-site audit framework.

Certificates on a wall do not guarantee precision. We audit what is happening at the spindle, on the surface table, and on the shop floor.

CapEx & Machine Infrastructure

We inspect capital equipment investment, machine age, spindle runout, and true repeatable tolerances.

On-Site Inspection Checks:

  • CNC axis condition, backlash, and controller capabilities
  • Spindle runout, toolholder condition, and machine age verification
  • Preventative maintenance schedules and OEM service records
  • Tool wear management and insert replacement protocols

Supplier Production Lead Time & Capacity

We audit active machine loading, shift capacity, and material lead times to ensure dependable delivery.

On-Site Inspection Checks:

  • Active machine shop loading schedules and available spindle hours
  • Raw material procurement cycles and certified mill lead times
  • Cycle time validation against UK batch volume requirements
  • Buffer planning and committed dispatch milestone tracking

Quality Systems & Traceability

Ensuring shop-floor operating discipline matches UK drawing requirements.

On-Site Inspection Checks:

  • ISO 9001 systems actively practiced on the machine floor
  • Digital metrology, CMM, and gauge calibration records
  • Raw material test certificates (MTC 3.1) tied to heat numbers
  • Strict quarantine segregation of non-conforming parts

Workplace Safety & Discipline

A factory with poor safety culture cannot consistently deliver precision quality.

On-Site Inspection Checks:

  • Machine interlocking, emergency stops, and electrical safety
  • Mandatory PPE compliance across all operational bays
  • Clear gangways, 5S floor discipline, and safe handling of workpieces
  • Fair, compliant, and dignified working conditions
Manufacturing Scope

Processes & capabilities we qualify.

We focus our supplier approvals on precision mid-volume manufacturing where capital investment, machine tool stability, and raw material certification matter most.

Precision CNC Milling & Turning
Fiber Laser & Multi-Axis Press Braking
Certified Welding (WPS/PQR)
EN 10204 3.1 Traceable Alloys

Precision CNC Machining

3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, precision turning, and mill-turn centers for complex geometries.

Tolerances to ±0.01mm

Laser Cutting & Press Braking

Fiber laser cutting of plate and sheet, multi-axis CNC press braking with tight bend angle repeatability.

ISO 2768-m standards

Certified Welding & Fabrication

MIG and TIG welding to WPS/PQR specifications, welded sub-assemblies, and structural frames.

Weld penetration & NDT inspection

Castings & Secondary Machining

Investment castings, sand castings, and forgings with in-house CNC secondary machining.

Foundry metallurgy verification

Surface Treatment & Finishing

Powder coating, hot-dip galvanizing, electroplating, anodising, and chemical passivation.

Coating thickness & adhesion tests

Traceable Engineering Materials

Stainless steel (304, 316, 316L), carbon steels (S275, S355), aluminium alloys (6082-T6, 5083), and brass.

EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certs

Baseline Procurement Parameters

Batch Quantities

25 to 10,000+ pieces

Suited for repeatable runs

Tolerances

Down to ±0.01mm

Fabrication ISO 2768-m

Approval Timeline

3 to 6 weeks for FAI

On-site audit to sample sign-off

Supplier Relationship

Direct Procurement

No ongoing broker margin

The approval dossier handed to your team.

When a supplier is approved, you receive the full technical proof before approving commercial production.

01

On-Site Factory Audit Scorecard

Machine registry, physical condition scores, operator skill evaluation, and verified capability limits.

02

First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)

100% measured values of all critical and nominal dimensions against your approved engineering drawings.

03

Material Mill Test Certificates (MTC 3.1)

EN 10204 3.1 certificates directly matched to the batch heat numbers of the raw metal.

04

Initial Production Setup Log

Recorded feeds, speeds, tool paths, cycle times, and dimensional stability across the first batch.

05

Direct Supplier Handover Pack

Direct factory leadership contacts, escalation hierarchy, and agreed production protocols for ongoing supply.

Engineer inspecting components on the shop floor
On-Site Verification

Zero blind procurement. You approve the supplier based on physical data.

Every measurement in the dossier is collected directly from the machine shop floor. We ensure spindle runout, material heat numbers, production lead times, and dimensional tolerances are verified in person before you authorize volume production.

100% FAIR Dimensions RecordedDirect Mill Heat Numbers CheckedLead Times & Capacity Audited

Have a drawing or part to qualify?

Send us your drawing and batch requirements. We will assess manufacturing feasibility in India and outline the on-site qualification scope.

Submit drawing for qualification review