When sourcing metal accessories, testing and quality control capacity is just as critical a factor as price and lead time. Quality issues that surface after the product reaches the customer result in return costs, damage to brand reputation, and the deterioration of long-term commercial relationships.
The primary tests applied in Dikmen Metal's quality control process are as follows:
Dimensional inspection ensures that critical measurements for each product type remain within the defined tolerance range. Callipers, micrometers and optical measuring instruments are used for this purpose.
Tensile and pull testing measures the performance of functional accessories such as jeans buttons and snap fasteners under mechanical load. European standards specify minimum required values.
Salt spray testing evaluates the corrosion resistance of the plating. Test duration varies according to the product's end-use conditions and customer requirements.
XRF spectrometry is used to verify alloy composition and check compliance with the heavy-metal limits set out under REACH.
Colour and appearance inspection ensures consistency between the approved reference sample and the production batch, particularly for orders destined for fashion brands.
The systematic application of these tests enables Dikmen Metal to offer its customers not merely a product, but documented assurance.