Inspection

Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing

Utilizing our M&M Sigma 3 CNC Gear Measurement Center, Supreme Gear offers an extensive list of CNC gear inspection and quality control services. Not only can we apply these services to our customers’ existing parts, it also assures that any gear box or component we produce is of the highest quality, durability and effectiveness.

Inspection

Supreme Gear has the ability to conduct the following inspections:

  • Spiral Bevels
  • Camshaft
  • Worm Gears
  • Worm Shafts
  • Circular Geometry
  • Compare
  • Hob Software
  • Machine Cam
  • Root Scan
  • Shaper Program
  • Shaver Program
  • Straight Bevels
  • Coniflex Bevels
  • Hobs
  • Unknown Gear

NDT Services

Magnetic Particle Inspection
Supreme Gear provides complete Magnetic Particle Inspection service operations to detect surface and subsurface cracks and discontinuities. Magnetic particle testing is done by inducing a magnetic field in a ferromagnetic material and dusting the surface with iron particles (either dry or suspended in a liquid). Surface imperfections will distort the magnetic field and concentrate the iron particles near imperfections, thus indicating their presence.
We have recently updated our Magnetic Particle Inspection equipment, and our new machinery allows us:
  • to perform wet method magnetic particle inspections
  • to locate surface and sub-surface defects with particle mobility
  • versatility of using AC or DC magnetization
  • adjustable magnetization shot time, allowing better development of indications
  • minimum 80 PSI with 5 SCFM capability
  • infinitely variable current control
In addition to our Nadcap accreditation, we are also approved a select group of aerospace prime and sub-prime contractors.
TEMPER (NITAL) ETCH INSPECTION

Supreme Gear provides a complete Temper Etch (Nital Etch) service operations to detect localized re-tempering, re-hardening and carburization flaws, undetectable in singular hardness testing. These inspections help assure that each hardness-critical part will not be subject to premature failure under normal use.

Our temperature and fluid concentration controlled systems can accommodate parts of various sizes and configurations. In addition to our Nadcap accreditation, we are also approved a select group of aerospace prime and sub-prime contractors.

Inspection and Testing Equipment

  • 1 – Magnaflux AD-2045
  • 1 – M&M Signa 3 CNC Gear Measurement Center
  • 1 – Hofler Model EMZ630 Gear Checker S/N 076004
  • 3 – #13 Gleason Bevel Gear Testers
  • 1 – Fellows 12 M Involute Gear Checker
  • 1 – Fellows 12 H Lead Checker
  • 1 – Fellows Micro Dex 8″
  • 1 – Fellows #4 Red Liner
  • 1 – Electronic Surface Gage, 10 Mil. Act.
  • 1 – Taylor-Hobson “Engis” Profilometer
  • 1 – Cadillac Gage Plac-Check
  • 1 – Brown & Sharpe Amplifier & F Magnetic Block
  • 1 – Van Keuren Flatness Checker & Optics
  • 1 – 8′ Surface Plate
  • 1 – 5′ Surface Plate
  • 1 – Illinois Checker
  • 7 – G.G.E. Roll Test Fixtures
  • 1 – Vinco Rolling Fixture
  • 1 – Fellows 20M Red Liner Gear Checker w/Recorder High Response
  • 1 – Michigan Tool 1204 Helical Lead Checker
  • 1 – Degreaser
  • 1 – Pedesal Comparator
  • 1 – Branson 3200 Ultrasonic Cleaner
  • 1 – Electromark SS-850 Parts Marker
  • 1 – Geux Optical Comparator w/Digital Read Out & Extended Tool Holders
  • 1 – Air Column – .0001” Divisions
  • 1 – Reinshaw PH1 Probe System
  • 1 – Bobier Computer-Controlled CMM, 24″ x 24″ Measuring Envelope
  • 1 – Zeiss CMM DB900, 48″ x 60″ x 36″
  • Lot – Misc. Shop Equipment
  • Height Gauges, Surface Plates, Whirligigs, Comparators, Mikes, Angles, Gauge Blocks, Dial Gages, Etchers Lapping Plates, V-Blocks, Drills, Taps, Reamers, Thread Gages, Temper Inspection