In Defense of Nadcap: Understanding Its Importance and Addressing Misconceptions

Nadcap is a term that resonates with most professionals in the thermal processing industry. Whether you've been directly involved in Nadcap audits or have encountered its standards through your work, it’s likely had an impact on your career. Over the years, as a consultant, I’ve engaged in numerous discussions about Nadcap—some positive, others more critical. While it’s easy to focus on the challenges, I believe it’s essential to recognize the vital role Nadcap plays in our industry. In this article, I aim to present a compelling argument in support of Nadcap, addressing common criticisms and emphasizing its value.

A Comprehensive Guide to Nadcap Heat-Treating Checklist AC7102

Understanding the Nadcap checklists is essential for performing thorough internal audits and maintaining overall conformance. This article will break down the requirements of AC7102, a critical checklist for heat-treating suppliers seeking Nadcap accreditation. The insights provided will help suppliers navigate the complexities of Nadcap audits and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards.

Optimizing Heat Treatment Data Collection: Best Practices

Data collection is a critical component of the heat treatment process, ensuring that all parameters meet stringent quality standards. The topic of data collection in heat treatment often sparks significant discussion, particularly when it comes to complying with Nadcap and AMS2750 requirements. This article explores the best practices for data collection, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adhering to specific guidelines.

Avoid Common Pitfalls: The Top PRI NRCs in Heat Treating

Navigating the Nadcap Merit Process: Benefits and Challenges

Earning Nadcap accreditation can be an expensive, long and difficult process in the first place. Even after that, suppliers need to be reaccredited through audits every 12 months. That is unless you have something called “merit” or “merit status.”

AMS2750G Requirements and Updates From AMS2750F

AMS2750F vs. AMS2750G

AMS2750 did not, historically, mark the revision when released using change bars, as other AMS specifications do. When AMS2750F was revised to revision G, change bars were included. This has made it fairly straightforward for suppliers to understand what has been modified and account for those changes internally.

The Top 10 Findings in 2021 from the Nadcap/PRI Heat Treat Commodity

While the pandemic may have changed our day-to-day operations last year, it didn't change the fact that Nadcap accreditation in heat treat and other commodities had to be maintained. Nadcap accreditation is crucial to quality systems and operations. While the aerospace industry ebbs and flows, as does the U.S. economy, the commitment to Nadcap accreditation does not.

Suppliers must remain committed to maintaining the most robust quality systems to ensure AS9100, and Nadcap requirements are accounted for and maintained throughout the heat treat process.

When preparing for your next audit, it's beneficial to understand what others may have missed or mistakenly didn't account for. In this article, I examine the top 10 findings from the Nadcap/PRI heat treat commodity from 2021. I will discuss each section in detail and talk about how to avoid becoming a part of the 2022 statistic.

Understanding Nadcap Heat-Treating Checklist AC7102: Part 1

Understanding the Nadcap checklists is key when performing internal audits as well as general conformance.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a six-part series of articles that will deconstruct the requirements of AC7102. 

COVID-19’s Effect on PRI/Nadcap

While the aerospace industry pushes through the pandemic, it is important that the highest levels of quality are maintained throughout all Nadcap-accredited processes.