December 2017
Cincinnati 5 axis Vertical Gantry milling machine Online
KDA released a Cincinnati 3-Spindle 5 axis CNC vertical Gantry milling machine to production. In accordance to KDA’s ISO procedure, Equipment Validation, the Cincinnati can now be used to manufacture customer’s parts. The work envelope for this machining is one of the largest east of the Mississippi River – 75 feet in “X” and 24 feet in “Y”.
October 2017
ISO Surveillance Audit--PASS
KDA successfully passed its 1st year annual audit. As of October 2017, KDA Manufacturing, LLC has been re-certified to the 9001-2015 standard.
September 2017
SNK 5 Axis Machine Center Online
KDA has released a SNK 5 axis machining Center to production. In accordance to KDA’s ISO procedure, Equipment Validation, the SNK can now be used to manufacture customer’s parts. The SNK has a work envelope of 60 cubic inches with a pallet rotation and tilting system. The accuracy of this machine is excellent.
August 2017
First International Shipment
KDA is pleased to have provided component for a new customer who exported KDA's work into the Asian market. As part of KDA's marketing strategy, KDA targeted customers who KDA would partner with to help expand exports.
June 2017
ASME Certification
KDA is now certified to manufacture pressure vessels and holds ASME Code R, S, and U stamps. KDA has undated its Quality Control System to now include ASME Code Section I, ASME B31.1, ASME Code Section VIII Div. 1/ and Shop and field repairs and alterations to metallic pressure-retaining items (PRI) such as ASME Code Section I and Section IV Boilers, Section B31.1 Power Piping, Section VIII Div. 1 Pressure Vessels and non-ASME code items in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). KDA uses The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. as its 3rd party inspector.
April 2017
Art of Measurement
KDA purchased TWO – API Laser trackers PLUS Spatial Analyzer software from New River Kinematics. Laser Trackers are extremely accurate, portable coordinate measuring machines that enable KDA to build products, optimize processes, and deliver solutions by measuring quickly, simply and precisely. KDA’s Laser Trackers optimize workflow productivity management for large-scale metrology applications including, but not limited to, assembly alignment, part and assembly inspection, machine installation and alignment, and reverse engineering
January 2017
WOSB Certification
KDA Manufacturing LLC is now a WOSB. The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has certified KDA as a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB). This certification is part of the SBA's WOSB Federal Contracting Program.
KDA Received Occupancy Permit- 1/10/17