When you ask Taihei how many people in the organization are dedicated to quality, the answer is always the same: "everybody." Sure, Taihei has a dedicated quality department, but the machine operators, tool makers, design engineers, and even the administrative staff understand and appreciate that quality is an important aspect of their job -- a reflection of Taihei's corporate commitment to quality. Quality begins with Taihei's commitment. It's made possible through:

A company-wide quality system
All employees within Taihei can access relevant project data through Taihei's company-wide information system. Data access ensures quality commitments are understood and implemented by every team member associated with a project. Team members have instant access to information:

- Job Scheduling and Tracking
- Work Instructions
- Quality Control Plans / Reports
- Level I and Level II Documentation for ISO Standards
- Calibration Database for Inspection Equipment, Gauges & Measuring Instruments
- Internal System Audits and Monthly Quality System Reviews
- Raw Material Inventory
- Die/tooing Maintenance History
- Equipment Preventative Maintenance Database

Mistake-proof quality processes
At Taihei, we understand that zero defects is no longer just a goal; it's a mandate. We have developed processes that incorporate quality controls into every phase of a project -- from design through shipment -- so quality issues and surprises are virtually eliminated.

- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- CPPD (Collaborative Product and Process Design)
- DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ
- GR&R (Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility)
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)