Process Flow
Understand Scuba Aquatec's manufacturing process flow. From design concept and material selection to final QC, see how we ensure precision and quality in every step of dive gear production.
AQUATEC Production Process: From Order to Delivery
Our production process transforms inputs into high-quality market-ready outputs through a series of value-adding stages. Each step in the AQUATEC production chain is managed with precision to ensure excellence.
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Order Confirmation
Customer purchase orders are considered offers to buy. Final acceptance by AQUATEC (Duton Industry Co., Ltd.) is confirmed only upon sending an official Order Confirmation Email. This confirmation details purchase items, costs, delivery/shipping dates, payment methods, and contact information. It is the customer's responsibility to verify the accuracy of this confirmation immediately. Once confirmed, our sales and production management divisions convert it into a "Production Order" and establish a precise process control timetable for execution by production and quality assurance teams.
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Schedule Arrangement
To minimize waiting times, AQUATEC's production schedule management department utilizes a comprehensive scheduling system. This covers strategic planning of production schedules, operations, capacity management, and shift arrangements. We plan and track the allocation of raw materials, manpower, equipment, and factory space to optimize workflow and reduce delivery schedules. Our material requirements planning also generates effective scheduling for make-to-order production.
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Parts Receiving
All incoming parts are meticulously filed in AQUATEC's management systems, with detailed records of part lists and versions. Our parts receiving process ensures that supplied materials meet all manufacturability and quality requirements. We emphasize strict inventory accuracy, traceability, and identification (name, specification, part number, etc.) to eliminate errors and ensure that our manufacturing process consistently produces equipment that meets all specifications.
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Fabrication
As a comprehensive scuba diving equipment provider, AQUATEC handles every stage of fabrication. Our manufacturing sector integrates seamlessly with engineering and industrial design capabilities. We process raw materials and semi-finished goods directly, rather than simply assembling ready-made components. This allows for faster project delivery and greater quality control. Our skilled workforce and diverse equipment enable us to manage both long and short-term contract manufacturing effectively.
A "Products Inspection Form" accompanies the production process, requiring item-by-item checks and signatures from responsible engineers to ensure traceability for future after-sales service.
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Fabrication Correction
AQUATEC employs a rigorous quality assurance process to ensure products are manufactured correctly, reducing potential quality issues. Fabrication correction is categorized into essential correction (mechanical resistance and structural stability limits), functional correction (fit-up and appearance limits), and special correction (for specific project tolerances). Our management approves inventory discrepancies, and database adjustments are made to maintain accurate inventory records.
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Quality Inspection
Our Quality Control (QC) inspectors ensure all scuba diving products meet stringent quality and safety standards specified in purchasing documentation. From raw materials to finished products, every stage undergoes inspection and testing. Inspectors measure, examine, and test samples, accurately documenting results. If issues are identified, production is halted until corrections are made. Reworked or rejected items are managed accordingly. Final specifications are created, and production resumes under strict QC and delivery management.
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Warehouse Reception
AQUATEC's warehouse utilizes advanced technology and the latest equipment to manage the storage, cataloging, and shipping of goods. This increases order fulfillment speed and accuracy, eliminates handling errors, and improves inventory visibility and traceability. We follow strict facility maintenance guidelines and conduct regular physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy and prevent machinery faults from impacting production or after-sales service.
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Advance Inspection
Advance inspection is a critical part of our quality assurance, ensuring consistent product quality. Leveraging our proprietary technology, know-how, and advanced facilities, we accommodate specific customer requests for advanced material testing and analytical inspection. Our expert employees maintain accurate test records, calibrate equipment, monitor critical instrumentation, and participate in SOP revision. This function also supports potential recall management, safety testing, and provides feedback to assemblers to ensure ongoing accuracy.
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Delivery
Following successful final inspection, ordered products are delivered within the agreed timeframe. A unique order number on the invoice allows customers to track their order status. To ensure safe transport, AQUATEC uses standard 5-layered export cartons with inner color boxes or blister packs, reinforced with nylon straps. Each carton is limited to a maximum weight of 30 kg for convenient handling and storage.