At Vegas Fastener Manufacturing, specialty fastener quality assurance is the foundation of everything we do. Our fasteners support critical aerospace, military, naval marine, oil & gas, power generation, and industrial applications — which means every process must meet the highest standards of reliability, traceability, and performance.
To ensure this consistency, VFM maintains a fully documented and continuously improving Quality Management System certified to internationally recognized stand
Certifications & Compliance
Vegas Fastener Manufacturing maintains certifications that ensure full compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Current Certifications:
- AS9100 Rev. D / ISO 9001:2015 Certification
- API Q1 / API 20F Certification
- ISO 17025–Compliant Testing Laboratory
- SGS Registration No. US18/81827475
Our Quality Management System is audited regularly and continuously improved to meet and exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
To learn more about internationally recognized quality standards, visit the official ISO website.
Comprehensive Quality Management System for Specialty Fastener Quality Assurance
Our Quality Management System governs every stage of manufacturing, including:
- Incoming material inspection
- In-process inspection & verification
- Final inspection
- Customer-required First Article Inspections (FAI)
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- Full documentation and traceability
Positive Material Identification (PMI) is performed on both raw materials and final products to ensure alignment with our customers material requirements.
ISO 17025-Compliant Testing Laboratory
VFM operates an in-house testing facility compliant with ISO 17025, ensuring accurate, traceable, and repeatable test results for every fastener we manufacture.
Nondestructive Testing (NDT):
- Magnetic Particle Testing
- Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Both Level III and Level II Inspectors on Staff
Mechanical Testing:
- Tensile, Yield, Reduction of Area and Elongation Testing
- Hardness Testing
Material Testing:
- Magnetic Permeability Testing
- PMI (Positive Material Identification)
Our lab ensures that each fastener meets the rigorous mechanical and material performance requirements demanded by critical industries.
Calibration & Measurement Control
VFM maintains a dedicated Calibration Office responsible for:
- Calibrating and verifying ~3,500 gauges and measuring instruments
- Maintaining traceable calibration records
- Performing equipment repair and compliance checks
This ensures consistent measurement accuracy throughout the entire manufacturing and testing process.
Continuous Improvement
Our culture is built on continuous improvement at every level. We regularly evaluate, audit, measure, and improve our processes to:
- Enhance reliability
- Reduce variation
- Strengthen compliance
- Improve efficiency
- Ensure mission-critical performance
Whether supporting aerospace, defense, naval marine, power generation or challenging industrial environments, our commitment to quality remains the same: every fastener must perform flawlessly.
Request a QA Manual
To request a copy of our Quality Assurance Manual or additional quality documentation, please contact our team.
