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SCADA Systems: 5 Benefits of Programming & Remote Operation

Nov 4, 2019 9:17:00 AM / by Conrad Kacsik posted in SCADA Systems, scada software, scada programming

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Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are incredibly sophisticated interfaces that allow industrial processes to be controlled and monitored simply and effectively. 

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How SCADA Systems Can Save Companies Time & Money

Jul 24, 2019 11:03:31 AM / by Conrad Kacsik posted in SCADA Systems

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Many suppliers choose supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems primarily to meet Nadcap or AMS2750 requirements. While SCADA control systems are vital for those exacting standards, they also create a lot of opportunities to increase efficiency and run systems more effectively.

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SCADA Systems Ensure Accurate Results Every Time

Jun 20, 2019 9:32:58 AM / by Conrad Kacsik posted in SCADA Systems

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No matter what specifications you’re aiming for or process you’re controlling, you’ll need an effective supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. SCADA systems are effective for a wide range of industries, allowing for exacting control and monitoring of industrial processes either on-site or remotely. A good SCADA system is crucial for compliance with specifications like AMS2750 and Nadcap.

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Details Matter With Temperature Uniformity Surveys

Mar 26, 2019 10:13:00 AM / by Jason Schulze

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As a specialist in process controls, my company offers comprehensive temperature uniformity surveys. Through years of training operators and helping companies work on temperature uniformity survey procedures, I have found one of the sticking points in meeting compliance standards involves thermocouples.

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Compliance Verification Requires Excellent Documentation

Mar 11, 2019 8:35:00 AM / by Jason Schulze

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Compliance verification is a foundation for a number of industry specifications, such as Nadcap and AMS2750E. Many people focus on following the right procedures and overlook the need to clearly account for all requirements in their internal procedures. When meeting industry standards, it’s imperative to not only capture all of the requirements but state them clearly and unambiguously within your procedures.

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Nadcap Certification: Hard Work, but Worth the Effort

Feb 7, 2019 2:57:25 PM / by Jason Schulze posted in Nadcap

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If you work in thermal processing in any way, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap). After more than 20 years in aerospace as a metallurgical engineer, much of which in consulting, I’ve heard a lot of opinions about the Nadcap certification process. It’s a rigorous process, so it’s not surprising that it can cause frustration, but I strongly believe meeting Nadcap requirements are the gold standard in process control for many good reasons.

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Understanding AMS2750E Is Key to Passing Nadcap Audits

Nov 27, 2018 4:28:01 PM / by Jason Schulze

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Any business handling heat treating for aerospace customers is likely to face Nadcap audits. Manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus require Nadcap accreditation, so the vast supply chain of subcontractors handling aerospace products must meet and maintain Nadcap requirements.

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Gaining Nadcap Approval | Conrad Kacsik

Oct 31, 2018 9:25:00 AM / by Jason Schulze

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The quality and safety of heat treatment products are imperative. Because of this, the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) has clear and stringent guidelines for accreditation, which can often be challenging to attain. In this blog, I outline the step-by-step process for suppliers to gain Nadcap approval.

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How to Perform Temperature Uniformity Surveys

Sep 25, 2018 9:17:44 AM / by Jason Schulze

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Ensuring that a furnace can perform repeatable and accurate cycles is a cornerstone of AMS2750E pyrometry specifications as well as Nadcap and CQI-9 standards. The best way to measure and test any furnace is through a temperature uniformity survey (TUS).

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Understanding AMS2750E Concepts | Conrad Kacsik

Sep 11, 2018 2:42:43 PM / by Jason Schulze

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When it comes to pyrometry and thermal processing, details are critical. Adhering to the exacting AMS2750E standard demands that each step of heat treating meets specific requirements for sensors, instrumentation, equipment, tests and other details.

Any confusion in terminology can cause missteps that lead to audit findings, and this is particularly true when it comes to temperature uniformity surveys as applied to AMS2750E.

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