A comprehensive checklist for auditing composite manufacturing processes in aerospace production to ensure compliance with NADCAP requirements and maintain component quality and performance.
NADCAP Composites Manufacturing Audit Checklist
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About This Checklist
The NADCAP Composites Manufacturing Audit Checklist is an essential tool for ensuring compliance with the rigorous standards of aerospace composite material production and processing. This comprehensive checklist guides auditors and composite specialists through a thorough evaluation of composite manufacturing processes, from raw material handling to final part inspection. By addressing critical areas such as layup techniques, curing cycles, non-destructive testing, and process documentation, this checklist helps identify potential non-conformities and areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing the quality, consistency, and performance of composite aerospace components.
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Select calibration status.
Enter the pressure in psi.
Select the date.
Enter any relevant notes or observations.
Indicate if inspections were performed.
Select the overall inspection result.
Enter the defect rate as a percentage.
Describe any corrective actions taken.
Select compliance status.
Enter the temperature range in degrees Celsius.
Select the date.
Enter any relevant observations.
Indicate if PPE is used by all personnel.
Select training status.
Enter the compliance rate as a percentage.
Enter any relevant findings from safety audits.
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The checklist covers various aspects including material storage and handling, layup processes, autoclave and out-of-autoclave curing, machining, and non-destructive testing of composite parts.
It includes sections on raw material receiving, storage conditions monitoring, shelf-life management, and material batch tracking to ensure proper material handling and traceability.
The checklist evaluates cure cycle parameters, temperature and pressure profiles, vacuum integrity, tooling preparation, and post-cure operations to ensure proper composite part consolidation.
It includes sections on non-destructive testing methods, dimensional inspections, surface finish evaluations, and destructive testing of test coupons to verify the quality and performance of finished parts.
The checklist covers process control documentation, work instructions, personnel training records, equipment calibration logs, and non-conformance reporting to ensure comprehensive process control and traceability.
Benefits of NADCAP Composites Manufacturing Audit Checklist
Ensures compliance with NADCAP requirements for aerospace composite manufacturing
Improves consistency and reliability of composite production processes
Helps maintain high standards of structural integrity and performance in composite aerospace parts
Facilitates continuous improvement in composite manufacturing techniques and controls
Reduces the risk of defects and inconsistencies in composite aerospace components