Our know-how
With decades of experience in industry, our company is recognised for its unparalleled expertise in the design, production and distribution of high-quality products.
Specialists in cold drawing
We can quickly adapt our production to meet market demands, allowing us to respond efficiently to the needs of our clients. We also offer the possibility to supply you with the raw material used to make our parts.
Thanks to our cold drawing technique, carried out on site in France, re the only key manufacturer in the world to produce our own raw material. This process company greater flexibility and responsiveness.
How precision engineering brings keys to life
At Gardette, we use cutting machines equipped with either circular or band saws. We use high-performance cutting materials such as HSS and carbide tools, guaranteeing maximum reliability and quality. With our fifteen machines, we are able to cut bars up to six metres in length.
Gardette: State-of-the-art equipment for custom machined parts
Our equipment is composed of 3-axis numerical controls. This equipment is assisted by two robotic cells specially designed for loading and unloading NCs. We also have a conventional milling area that allows us to carry out various finishing processes such as cubing, shoulders, chamfers or gradients on parts.
Grinding: eliminating imperfections to meet your needs
Flat surface and double disc grinding are finishing techniques used to eliminate surface imperfections and achieve extremely precise dimensional tolerances when manufacturing parts. This machining process involves the use of grinding wheels to remove thin layers of material.
We offer two methods of tribofinishing: vibration and centrifuging. The vibration method involves mixing the parts with abrasives in a vibrating bowl, at a specific frequency and amplitude. As for centrifuging, it involves rotating the parts via a turning bottom. These processes make it possible to eliminate burrs, sharp edges and imperfections present on the parts, improving their quality.
A business driven by excellence in quality
Quality checks are carried out on raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products at each step of production. Certificates and dimensions are also checked upon receipt of raw materials, and parts are cross-sampled by operators during manufacturing. Before being stored, all production orders are subject to a final check according to ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 standards. Any documents required by customers are issued during this final check. In addition to traditional assessment methods, we use coordinate measuring machines, instant measurement machines and cameras for a 100% inspection on our products.
At Gardette, the packaging for our keys is made out of appropriate materials with the utmost care in order to keep them protected during both storage and transport. A carrier is chosen according to the type of goods and each client's needs. Effective delivery has a direct impact on customer satisfaction, brand image and business relationships. We also offer customised options to meet individual needs.
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