Price and lead time are critical in metal accessory procurement — but so is test and quality control capability. Quality issues discovered after the product reaches the customer lead to return costs, brand reputation damage, and long-term business relationship breakdowns.
The main tests applied in Dikmen Metal's quality control process are as follows:
Dimensional inspection ensures that critical measurements for each product type remain within tolerance. Calipers, micrometers, and optical measurement tools are used for this purpose.
Pull and break testing measures the performance of functional accessories such as buttons and snap fasteners under mechanical load. European standards specify certain minimum values.
Salt spray testing evaluates the corrosion resistance of the coating. Test duration varies according to the product's use conditions and customer requirements.
XRF spectrometry verifies alloy composition and checks compliance with heavy metal limits under REACH regulations.
Color and appearance inspection ensures consistency between the reference sample and the production batch, particularly for orders from fashion brands.
The systematic application of these tests enables Dikmen Metal to provide customers not just a product, but documented assurance.