Since 2011, our special processes in welding, heat treatment, and non-destructive testing, which we use to manufacture and examine critical components, are NADCAP-accredited.
NADCAP, the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program, is a global cooperation programme of the major companies operating in the aerospace and defense industry. Its purpose is to manage a common approach to the accreditation of “special processes” and foster continuous improvement in the aerospace sector by supporting common standards and auditing criteria worldwide.
NADCAP WELDING:
Welding Processes
Our manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding processes comply with NADCAP checklists. The accredited welding technologies include fusion (TIG – Tungsten Inert Gas), resistance (RSW – Resistance Spot/Seam Welding), and concentrated laser beam (LAS – Laser) welding. The materials involved are nickel, aluminium, titanium, and steel alloys.
NADCAP HEAT TREATMENT:
Heat Treatment Processes
Our furnace heat treatment processes comply with NADCAP checklists. The materials treated include titanium and nickel alloys, and stainless steels. The high vacuum furnace heat treatment process involves a cycle of heating and maintaining specific temperatures, followed by cooling. The aim is to give specific mechanical, micro-structural, and technological properties to a metal or alloy.
NADCAP NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING:
Non-Destructive Testing
The non-destructive testing conducted on welded components at our company complies with NADCAP checklists. Non-destructive tests comprise a set of technical analyses used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, or system without damaging it.
At our production facility, we carry out tests with fluorescent penetrant liquids and radiographic inspections. The former makes it possible to detect potential surface defects by applying a fluorescent product that highlights defects through its capillarity. The latter uses X-ray technology to take a radiograph of components and capture any internal defects in the material on film.