Manufacture Confidence
by Elevating Quality

With Optimas, industrial manufacturers can access an IATF- and ISO-certified quality management system that scales with evolving requirements. Our zero-defect culture, supported by the disciplined use of Quality Core Tools, ensures fastener performance—from concept through full lifecycle. Rigorous supplier qualification and ongoing performance management, combined with continuous improvement initiatives, reduce risk and protect production continuity.

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Optimas Customer Success Metrics

95%

Part Quality
Improvement

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7

Months
Saved

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0

Parts Per Million Defects Rate

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Optimas supplies us with over 500 million fasteners to thousands of manufacturers globally.
They maintain a quality standard of less than 1 PPM.

– VP of Purchasing, Powertrain OEM

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How is Quality Quantified?

These Optimas Resources Can Help


3 Quality Assurance
Tests Manufacturers
Should Get to Know


Quality Assurance
in Manufacturing:
What You Need to
Know About the PPAP
Process


Advanced Product
Quality Planning
Improves Caterpillar
Product Reliability


How to Get PPAP
Right the First Time:
The Myths and
Realities of Proper
PPAP Submissions


What is Total
Cost of Ownership
and Why is
it Important?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES HERE

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Where are Quality Impacts Seen?

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Big Q and Little “q”
Quality: What’s the
Difference for You?


Advanced Product
Quality Planning
Improves Caterpillar
Product Reliability


Do You Actually Need
a PPAP?


Customization,
Quality and History:
The Fastener Needs
of a Prestige
Motorcycle Brand


How Engineering
Expertise Can Boost
Operational Efficiency
and Quality
in Manufacturing

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES HERE

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What Does Quality Look Like?

These Optimas Resources Can Help


7 Signs You’re Getting
“A” Rated Fasteners


Discover New
Production Line
Efficiencies with a
Gemba Walk


Optimized Production
Line Results in
Efficiency Gains


Quality Fasteners:
7 Solutions to
Help You Secure
the Right Part


Optimas Solutions
to Open Center
of Excellence in
Monterrey, MX

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Certified Quality Excellence

Optimas uses advanced inspection, measurement and testing technologies—in multiple labs—to ensure part quality and performance. Our production, distribution and lab facilities adhere to the most rigorous standards, including:

ISO 9001:2015 (North America, Multi-Site) SafeContractor Certificate of Accreditation
IATF 16949:2022 (North America, Multi-Site) Compliant to RoHS, REACH and Conflict Minerals
ISO 14001:2015 (Multi-Site)

In-House Testing And Inspection Capabilities

  • Dimensional Analysis
  • Metallurgical Analysis
  • Case Depth
  • Micro-Hardness Validation
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Performance Testing
  • Coatings/Platings Thickness
  • Pitch Diameter — Go/No Go
  • Coordinate Measurement
  • Pitch Diameter — Variable
  • Decarburization
  • Raw Material Validation
  • Failure Investigation
  • Spectroscopy
  • Friction Coefficient
  • Surface Integrity
  • Hardness Validation
  • Tensile Strength
  • Hydrogen Embrittlement Test
  • Thread Laps
  • Surface Roughness
  • Torque Tension
  • Shore hardness testing — A & D

A Global Leader Optimas is one of only 15% of companies that possess both IATF and ISO quality certifications.

Quality-Assured, Every Step of the Way

With deep expertise in fastening solutions and secondary processes, our application, manufacturing and industrial engineers can work with you to address a broad range of customer, industry and regulatory-specific requirements.

Global PPAP Center of Excellence

Our Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Global Centers of Excellence elevate validation and standardization—keeping inventory, timelines, and costs under control and supporting annual performance targets.

Complete Risk Management

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other Quality Core Tools systematically identify and mitigate product and process risks ensuring consistent, reliable production.

Lean Six Sigma Programs

Experience manufacturing experts apply globally recognized best practices—including Quality Core Tools and Lean Six Sigma—to support consistent quality, scalable production and on-time delivery.

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FAQs

For answers to the following FAQs, read our blog:
How Smart Engineering Will Prevent Fastener Failure

  • What are the causes of premature fastener failure?

  • What steps can be taken to prevent fastener failure?

  • What can be done to minimize the risks and maximize service life?

  • Why are reliable fasteners good for business?

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FAQs

Optimas provides end-to-end quality services across supplier qualification, inspection, testing, and continuous improvement. These services include in-house testing and inspection, PPAP support, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), risk management, and ongoing supplier performance improvement to ensure consistent, high-quality parts.

Optimas uses a rigorous supplier qualification and monitoring process supported by global quality standards, certified facilities, and continuous performance evaluation. Suppliers are assessed on their ability to meet quality, volume, and delivery requirements, with ongoing improvement programs in place to maintain consistency worldwide.

Optimas operates under a wide range of globally recognized certifications, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 across multiple regions. The company also complies with RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals requirements, demonstrating adherence to strict quality, environmental, and safety standards.

Optimas maintains ISO-certified quality laboratories with extensive testing and inspection capabilities, including dimensional analysis, metallurgical and chemical analysis, hardness and tensile testing, coating and plating thickness measurement, torque-tension testing, hydrogen embrittlement testing, and failure investigation.

Optimas’ Global PPAP Centers of Excellence help validate part quality before production launch. PPAP ensures parts meet design intent, process capability, and customer requirements, reducing the risk of defects, rework, and production disruptions.

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) identifies and mitigates quality risks early in the product lifecycle. By combining APQP with FMEA and root cause analysis, Optimas helps prevent failures, improve reliability, and ensure smoother product launches.

Quality performance is tracked through metrics such as parts-per-million defect rates, inspection results, supplier performance data, and ongoing audits. These measurements provide visibility into quality trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Manufacturers should engage Optimas when launching new products, onboarding new suppliers, experiencing quality issues, or seeking to reduce risk and improve reliability. Early involvement in quality planning often delivers the greatest long-term operational and financial benefits.

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