Quality Assurance for Precision Electroplating
ISO 13485:2016 Certified. RoHS and REACH Compliant. Built on over 40 years of process discipline and continuous improvement.
Quality is not a separate step at ProPlate — it is built into every process, from initial setup through final inspection and documentation. Our quality management system is designed to deliver consistent, predictable outcomes for every order, whether you are in early prototyping or full production.
We maintain critical process controls, rigorous in-process monitoring, and a team of dedicated quality professionals committed to continual improvement. Every plated component is measured, certified, and traceable.
ISO 13485:2016 Certified Quality Management System
ISO 13485:2016 is the international standard for quality management systems in the medical device industry. Certification requires an organization to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide medical devices and related services that meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements across all stages of the product lifecycle.
ProPlate has maintained ISO 13485 certification as a foundational element of our quality system. This certification reflects our commitment to process control, traceability, documentation, and regulatory compliance — and gives medical device manufacturers confidence that their plating supplier operates to the same standard their own facility is held to.
How We Deliver Quality at Every Stage
Process Control
ProPlate maintains critical process controls across every plating line. We use statistical process control methods, defined control limits, and validated processes to ensure plating results are repeatable and within specification — every run, every lot.
In-Process Inspection
Our quality team performs in-process inspections using X-ray fluorescence, digital microscopy, and dimensional measurement at multiple points during production. Issues are identified and addressed before they reach final inspection.
Traceability & Documentation
Every order is supported by full traceability and documentation, including Certificates of Conformance and packing documentation. Our QMS enables accurate measurement, certification, and recording of plating results for every job.
Testing & Inspection Capabilities
Our quality team is proficient in a wide range of industry-standard testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. ProPlate’s quality staff brings over 20 years of combined experience in plating and quality management.
Testing Methods
Porosity Testing • Solder Testing • Steam Aging • Adhesion Testing • Corrosion Testing • Quench Testing • Bake Testing • Hardness Testing • Heat Resistance • Functional Verification • Root Cause Analysis • Gage R&R Procedures • Chemical Assays • AQL Sampling Plans • Eight Disciplines (8D) Model • FMEA / FMECA
Equipment & Tools
Olympus Digital Microscope (Up to 6000x) • Fischerscope X-Ray XDAL • X-Ray Fluorescence — Thickness & Composition • SEM EDS • Digital Micrometers • Calipers • Spectrometers • Surface Quality Monitors • Digital Imaging Devices
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Quality System & Regulatory Compliance
Quality Management Tools
Statistical Process Control • Traceability • IQ / OQ / PQ • Validation Master Plans • PPAP • PFMEA • Control Plans • Process Validation Protocol • Equipment Validation Protocol • Change Management • Risk-Based Approach • Regulatory Compliance • Supplier Quality Management
Industry Standards
ProPlate performs plating to ASTM, MIL, AMS, IPC, and ISO standards. Company-specific specifications can also be accommodated upon request.
Compliance: RoHS Compliant • REACH Compliant
Staff Certifications
Our quality team holds professional certifications including ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) and ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
Quality Documents (Click To Download)
The following documents are available for download. If you need additional documentation or have supplier qualification questions, contact us directly.
Certificate of Registration • Quality Policy Statement • REACH Compliance Statement • RoHS Compliance Letter • Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements • Supplier Self Evaluation Survey Form • Conflict Mineral Reporting Template (CMRT)
Our Quality Team
ProPlate’s quality professionals bring decades of combined experience in plating, quality management, and regulatory compliance — holding ASQ certifications and serving as the backbone of our ISO-certified quality system.
