In ammunition manufacturing, precision sorting is not optional—it’s essential. Defects such as weight variation, dimensional discrepancies, corrosion, or the presence of foreign material can compromise performance, reliability, and safety. It also verifies that like items are grouped together for traceability.
Sorting ammunition properly is part of the quality control process that ensures every round leaving production meets tolerances, specifications, and functional expectations. This is especially important in defense, law enforcement, and high‑performance applications where failure is not an option.
SWD, Inc. Fastener Sorting Corp. operates eleven different types of sorting machines that are compatible with different sizes and types of items, including ammunition. With this precision sorting equipment, our team can achieve 100% throughput and identify problematic items quickly. Learn more about the sorting process and our sorting services for the ammunition industry.
High Precision Fastener Sorting for Ammunition
SWD specializes in sorting fasteners and related hardware; however, the precision required in fastener manufacturing translates directly to the ammunition world, particularly for casings, shell bodies, and components. Techniques such as dimensional sorting, surface inspection, material integrity testing, and foreign‑material rejection are standard in both sectors.
Inspection systems that handle fasteners can be adapted to work with ammunition to identify dimensional characteristics, burrs, cracks, misalignments, or other defects.
The modern sorting equipment we use incorporates vision cameras and laser systems to inspect each piece in full 360° orientation. They can be programmed to detect the presence or absence of features, dimensions, and surface defects.
SWD’s Ammunition Inspection Capabilities
When you need specialized sorting for ammunition products, SWD is here to help. We combine extensive experience in fastener sorting with adaptations for ammunition-grade requirements, offering:
- Multi-stage inspection processes for every round or component.
- Identification of material flaws.
- Detection of dimensional drift.
- Recognition of foreign materials.
- Surface anomaly checks.
- Structural fault assessments.
We operate within strict finishing and sorting standards, ensuring that our inspection services seamlessly integrate with other finishing processes. Our streamlined workflow maintains accountability and efficiency.
Our programs typically require high throughput, minimal downtime, calibrated rejection thresholds, and full traceability. We customize each inspection setup based on your batch size, caliber mix, and defect criteria, ensuring that the value of the final output justifies your investment in sorting and inspection.
Ammunition Sorting from SWD, Inc.
Proper ammunition sorting is more than just quality control; it’s a critical step in ensuring function, safety, and reliability throughout the entire supply chain. Every round must leave manufacturing with dimensional precision, consistent mass, defect-free surfaces, and a traceable inspection history. By identifying and addressing anomalies, such as cracks, plating flaws, dimensional drift, contamination, or material inconsistencies, a sorting workflow safeguards downstream performance and manufacturer reputation.
At SWD, Inc., we apply our decades of metal finishing and sorting expertise to help ensure your products are made to specifications. Contact us to discuss your specification requirements, or request a quote for your next sorting project.