Independent verification, executed by your sourcing partner. Magnus coordinates supplier audits, in-process inspections, and pre-shipment checks so every order you receive matches the spec you approved, every time. Our audited supplier network maintains the certifications; we make sure they hold the line on yours.
You shouldn't have to fly to India, Vietnam, or Mexico to know your supplier is delivering what you paid for. As your sourcing negotiator, Magnus puts independent eyes on every order — from initial supplier qualification to final container loading. Our audited supplier network maintains the ISO, ASTM, SAE, and industry-specific certifications. We verify, document, and hold them accountable to you.
Magnus coordinates a full range of testing and inspection through accredited partner labs so every critical component is verified against your specification, with documentation you can rely on.
Captures a part's full geometry as a digital model to verify complex shapes against the original CAD.
Precise, automated measurement of critical dimensions against the drawing.
Checks how a material or coating stands up to corrosion under controlled conditions.
Destructive tests that confirm real mechanical strength, toughness, and hardness.
A pre-shipment check of the finished order, documented with findings and photos.
Predicts casting defects by modelling how molten metal fills and solidifies, before tooling.
Examines the metal's grain structure under magnification to confirm integrity and heat treatment.
Non-destructive tests that find surface and internal flaws without damaging the part.
Process risk and control planning that prevents defects before production begins.
An accelerated test of coating and surface durability against corrosion.
Confirms the metal's exact chemical composition against specification.
| Services | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Supplier Qualification Audit | On-site audit of every supplier before your first PO — equipment, QMS, certifications, prior buyer references, capacity verification. |
| First-Article Inspection (FAI) | Independent dimensional and material verification of the first production unit against your drawings, before mass production begins. |
| In-Process / During-Production Inspection (DUPRO) | Random sampling at 20–80% production completion to catch deviations early. Full photo report within 24 hours. |
| Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) | AQL-based final inspection of finished goods at 100% completion. Dimensional, visual, functional, and documentation checks. |
| Container Loading Supervision (CLS) | Physical presence during loading — verifies count, packaging integrity, and seal documentation before container leaves the factory gate. |
| Independent Lab Testing | Coordinated through accredited third-party labs (SGS, Intertek, TÜV) — material composition, mechanical properties, compliance testing. |
CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) and laser-scanner verification, conducted at supplier facilities and validated by our QC team. Sub-millimeter tolerance reporting on every critical dimension.
PMI (Positive Material Identification) testing for alloy verification, XRF spectroscopy for elemental composition. Supplier reports cross-checked against your specified grade before shipment.
Tensile strength, hardness (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers), and impact (Charpy) testing performed at supplier or accredited third-party labs. Full reports with raw data, not just pass/fail.
Radiographic (X-ray), ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and dye-penetrant inspection — coordinated through certified NDT technicians at supplier facilities.
Profilometer-based Ra/Rz roughness verification, coating thickness gauging, and visual profile measurement against your approved sample.
Hydrostatic pressure testing and helium mass-spectrometer leak detection for sealed components, valves, and fluid-system parts.
Before your first PO is even drafted, we audit the supplier on-site: machinery condition, calibration records, QMS documentation, certification validity, prior buyer references, and capacity.
We build a quality plan specific to your part — critical dimensions, AQL thresholds, test methods, sample sizes, accept/reject criteria — and you sign off before production starts.
Independent dimensional and material verification of the first production unit, with full report and photos delivered to you for approval before mass production runs.
Mid-production audit (20–80% complete) catches deviations early — before the entire lot is at risk. Photo report and corrective-action log shared same-day.
At 100% production complete, we run AQL-based final inspection: dimensional, visual, functional, packaging, and documentation review. Pass/fail report in your inbox within 24 hours.
Magnus rep is physically present during loading — verifies count, packaging integrity, container condition, seal placement, and signs off the loading manifest before the truck leaves the gate.
No and we believe that's a feature, not a bug. We don't own factories or testing labs because that would create a conflict of interest. We partner with audited, certified supplier networks that maintain their own QA infrastructure — and we coordinate independent third-party verification (SGS, TÜV, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) on every order. You get unbiased eyes, not in-house ones.
Magnus does, upfront. The cost is bundled into your unit price — there are no surprise inspection fees, no separate invoices, no per-visit charges. You see one all-in price, you wire the money, you receive verified goods.
The shipment stops. Period. Magnus works with the supplier to determine root cause, define corrective action, and re-inspect. Defective lots are rejected, replaced at supplier cost, or refunded — at Magnus's risk, not yours. You never wire money for goods that haven't cleared inspection.
Absolutely. Many of our clients send their own QA engineers for the first 1–2 orders to validate our process — or join our inspections virtually via live video walkthrough. After the first cycle, most clients hand the verification entirely to Magnus.
At minimum, every Magnus-network supplier must maintain ISO 9001:2015. Beyond that, we match suppliers to your sector — IATF 16949 for automotive, AS9100 for aerospace, API for oil & gas, UL/RoHS for electronics. We share the actual certification documents with you before quoting.
Share your drawings and target volume.