ISO 9001:2015 Certified — Quality Forging from Rajkot
Shivam Forge is an ISO 9001:2015 certified forging manufacturer in India with over 20 years of quality-driven production from Shapar, Rajkot, Gujarat. Our quality management system covers every stage from raw material incoming inspection through in-process forging controls, heat treatment verification, CNC machining tolerances, NDT examination and final dispatch — delivering documented, traceable components to customers across 12+ countries.
An ISO certificate on the wall means nothing without the process discipline behind it. At Shivam Forge, our ISO 9001:2015 system governs 47 documented procedures covering material procurement, billet inspection, die qualification, forge press parameters, heat treatment cycles, dimensional inspection protocols, NDT methods and customer complaint resolution. Every component leaves our facility with a traceable quality record linking it back to the originating billet heat.
Every billet received at our store is checked against the material test certificate (MTC). Carbon and alloy verification is performed using our portable XRF spectrometer — EN8, EN24, SAE 4140, ASTM A105, IS 2062 and other grades are confirmed before any billet enters the furnace. Dimensions and visual surface condition are recorded on incoming inspection records traceable to supplier heat number.
Furnace temperatures are recorded on calibrated digital controllers with chart recorders. Billet soaking time, discharge temperature and inter-operation temperature windows are defined in our process FMEA for each part family. Die condition and flash gap are checked at the start of each shift. First-off forgings are dimensionally inspected and approved by the QC team before production runs proceed.
Forging dimensions are checked at defined sample frequencies using calibrated gauges, vernier height gauges and profile templates. Critical dimensions — parting-line flash, forging envelope and datum surfaces — are recorded on in-process inspection sheets. SPC (statistical process control) charts are maintained for high-volume part families to detect drift before it produces out-of-tolerance parts.
Normalizing, hardening, tempering and annealing cycles are conducted in calibrated batch furnaces with thermocouple records retained for every load. Post-treatment Brinell hardness (HB) is measured on every component batch using a calibrated Brinell tester — results are compared against the applicable material specification range and recorded before parts move to machining.
Machined components are inspected on our coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to verify critical dimensions — bore diameters, face runout, thread pitch diameter and positional tolerances — against the customer drawing. Tolerances achieved routinely reach ±0.05 mm on precision features. Full dimensional inspection reports are issued with each order on request.
Non-destructive testing is performed in-house by Level II certified technicians. Ultrasonic testing (UT) per ASTM E114 detects internal discontinuities in larger forgings. Magnetic particle inspection (MPI / MT) per ASTM E709 reveals near-surface cracks. Liquid penetrant testing (PT) per ASTM E165 is used on stainless steel and non-magnetic materials. NDT certificates are included in the quality documentation package.
Our QMS covers design review for custom forgings, supplier qualification and periodic re-evaluation, production planning, calibration of all measuring equipment (annual external calibration with NABL-accredited lab), internal audits and management review. Scope covers hot forging, heat treatment, CNC machining and inspection services.
Forgings are produced to ASTM A105, A182, A350 and A668 for carbon and alloy steel; IS 2062, IS 1570 and IS 6392 for Indian standard equivalents; DIN EN 10250 and BS 970 for European market requirements. Material conformance is documented by MTC and, where required, independent laboratory test reports.
We issue EN 10204 Type 3.1 material test certificates as standard — signed by our QC manager and traceable to the originating billet heat. For projects requiring third-party inspection, EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificates are available with TPI agency witness (Bureau Veritas, SGS, Lloyd's Register or customer-nominated inspector).
For automotive and OEM supply chains we support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Level 3 submissions including dimensional results, material test reports, process flow diagram, control plan, PFMEA and initial sample inspection reports. First Article Inspection (FAI) reports are issued for new part launches in industrial and defence applications.
Forgings for wellhead, valve and pressure containment applications can be produced with additional controls to comply with API 6A, API 20C (forged bar) and NACE MR0175 for sour service. These require pre-order discussion to confirm die availability, material sourcing and added testing scope — contact us to discuss your API project requirement.
Over 85 measuring instruments — micrometers, vernier callipers, ring and plug gauges, hardness testers, torque wrenches and CMM — are maintained under our calibration management system. Each instrument carries a calibration sticker with due date. Out-of-calibration gauges are segregated and any product measured with them is quarantined and re-inspected.
Every forging batch is stamped with the originating billet heat number before leaving the forge bay. This allows reverse traceability from the finished component back through heat treatment records, forge process sheets, incoming inspection and supplier MTC — a complete quality history in the event of a field query.
In mixed-material production environments, colour coding prevents material mix-up. We apply a standardised colour scheme: yellow for EN8, green for EN24, blue for SAE 4140, red for stainless steel and white for A105. Colours are applied by paint marker at the forge press and maintained through all subsequent operations.
Each production batch is assigned a unique batch number which links the traveller card, in-process inspection records, heat treatment chart and final inspection report. Non-conforming parts are tagged, segregated and reviewed under our NCR (non-conformance report) procedure before any disposition — rework, scrap or return to supplier.
Complaints are registered within 24 hours and root cause analysis using 8D methodology is initiated. Containment actions, root cause identification and permanent corrective actions (CAPA) are documented and closed within agreed timescales. Repeat complaints on the same issue trigger a process FMEA review and control plan update.
No shipment leaves without final QC sign-off. Packing inspection verifies part count, marking, preservative coating and documentation completeness. Customer-specific labelling — part number, heat number, quantity, weight and country of origin — is applied per packing instructions. Export shipments include a packing list and certificate of conformance countersigned by QC.
Our top management conducts a formal QMS review every 12 months, reviewing KPIs — rejection rate, on-time delivery, customer complaint frequency and calibration compliance. Targets for the following year are set and improvement projects assigned. This cycle has reduced our internal rejection rate from 3.2% in 2018 to below 0.8% in 2024.
ISO certification in the forging industry is not simply a marketing credential — it is the framework that keeps dimensional tolerances consistent across thousands of parts, prevents material mix-ups between EN8 and SAE 4140 billets that look identical in a furnace bay, and creates the audit trail that allows an automotive OEM to trace a failed component back to the steel mill in 20 minutes. Shivam Forge has operated under a certified quality management system since 2004 and the current ISO 9001:2015 scope covers every process from incoming billet inspection through hot forging, heat treatment, CNC machining and final inspection.
The quality control process at our Shapar, Rajkot facility starts before any metal is heated. Incoming billets are verified against the supplier MTC and spot-checked with our portable XRF spectrometer to confirm alloy chemistry — a 90-second test that has caught three material substitutions from suppliers in the last five years. Billets that pass inspection are stamped with the heat number and moved to the forge bay. Those that fail are quarantined and returned, with a non-conformance report raised against the supplier.
In-process quality at the forge press focuses on billet temperature, die fill and critical dimensions on the first-off component. Our furnace controllers log temperature data digitally; these records form part of the heat treatment qualification package for every batch. Post-forge, Brinell hardness is measured on every component batch — not just heat number samples — because hardness variation within a batch indicates temperature distribution problems in the furnace that sampling alone can miss. Where customers specify Charpy impact testing, tensile or proof load testing, these are arranged through NABL-accredited external laboratories with test reports incorporated into the documentation pack.
For export customers and OEM supply chains, documentation quality is as important as component quality. Our standard package — EN 10204 3.1 MTC, dimensional inspection report, hardness certificate and CoC — satisfies the requirements of most European and Middle Eastern EPC contractor QC plans. For automotive PPAP submissions, we produce full Level 3 packs including control plans, PFMEA and dimensional results on initial sample batches. Third-party inspection agencies including Bureau Veritas, SGS and Lloyd's Register are regularly present at our facility for witness inspection and EN 10204 3.2 certification.
Quality at Shivam Forge is measured in numbers, not assertions. Internal rejection rate below 0.8%. Customer complaints resolved under 8D within 21 working days. CMM calibration maintained with annual NABL-accredited external verification. Over 85 measuring instruments under active calibration management. These metrics are reviewed in formal management review sessions twice per year and published internally to keep every team member — from furnace operator to packing — aware of their contribution to quality outcomes. If you are evaluating forging suppliers and need a certified, documented, technically capable manufacturer in India, call us at +91 92657 72827 or write to sales@shivamforge.com.
Yes. Shivam Forge holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for the design, manufacture, heat treatment, machining and inspection of hot forgings. Our quality management system has been certified since 2004, with successive upgrades through ISO 9001:2008 and the current 2015 revision. Certification is maintained through annual surveillance audits by an accredited certification body.
Standard documentation includes an EN 10204 3.1 material test certificate (MTC), dimensional inspection report, hardness test record and certificate of conformance (CoC). Additional documents — heat treatment chart, NDT report, CMM report, PPAP pack, hydrostatic test certificate — are issued when specified at order stage.
Yes. We carry out ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle inspection (MT) and liquid penetrant testing (PT) in-house using Level II certified technicians and calibrated equipment. NDT is performed to ASTM E114, E709 and E165 respectively. Third-party NDT witness by customer-nominated inspection agencies is also available.
Yes. We support PPAP Level 3 submissions including dimensional results on 30-piece sample runs, material test reports, process flow diagrams, control plans, PFMEA and initial sample inspection reports (ISIR). First article inspection (FAI) reports are issued for new part approvals.
Every billet is received with a supplier MTC which is checked against the specified grade using XRF spectrometry. The originating heat number is stamped on the forging before it leaves the press. This stamp links the finished component to our incoming inspection record, forge process sheet, heat treatment chart and final inspection report — complete traceability from customer receipt back to the steel mill.
Yes. We produce forgings to ASTM A105, A182, A350, A668 and several Indian Standard specifications including IS 2062, IS 1570 series and IS 6392. European DIN EN 10250 and British BS 970 / EN 10083 equivalents are also produced. The applicable standard is confirmed at order review stage and referenced on the MTC.
Yes. We regularly facilitate third-party inspection by Bureau Veritas, SGS, Intertek, Lloyd's Register and customer-nominated inspectors. TPI scope — typically covering material verification, dimensional inspection witness and document review — is agreed before production commences. EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificates are issued for TPI-witnessed orders.
Our internal rejection rate was below 0.8% in 2024, down from over 3% in 2018. Quality escapes — non-conforming parts reaching the customer — are managed through our NCR and CAPA system: containment within 24 hours, 8D root cause analysis, and verified corrective action closure. We have maintained zero customer-facing rejections on critical component families for three consecutive years.
Why Choose Shivam Forge
Shivam Forge delivers precision hot-forged components from our integrated Shapar, Rajkot facility — covering forging, CNC machining, heat treatment, and quality inspection under one roof.
