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NADCAP Welding and Brazing Audit Checklist

A comprehensive audit checklist for welding and brazing operations in aerospace manufacturing, ensuring compliance with NADCAP standards and optimizing quality control in the production of critical structural components for aerospace applications.

NADCAP Welding and Brazing Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The NADCAP Welding and Brazing Audit Checklist is an essential tool for aerospace and defense manufacturers involved in metal joining processes. This comprehensive checklist addresses critical aspects of welding and brazing operations, including procedure qualification, welder certification, equipment calibration, and quality control measures. By implementing this checklist, organizations can effectively evaluate their welding and brazing processes, ensure compliance with stringent aerospace standards, and maintain the highest level of quality in producing critical structural components. Regular use of this checklist helps companies streamline their audit preparation, optimize welding and brazing parameters, and enhance the overall integrity and reliability of aerospace assemblies.

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Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Standard

NADCAP - National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program

Workspaces

Industrial Sites

Occupations

Welding Engineer
Certified Aerospace Welder
Quality Control Inspector
NADCAP Auditor
Metallurgist
1
Is the weld procedure qualification approved and in compliance with NADCAP standards?
2
What is the current calibration temperature of the brazing furnace?
Min: 600
Target: 650
Max: 700
3
Is the welding quality control documentation up to date?
4
Please provide details of any non-conformance reports related to welding or brazing processes.
5
How often are welding inspections performed?
6
Is the brazing inspection compliant with NADCAP standards?
7
What is the measured efficiency percentage of the welding fume extraction system?
Min: 90
Target: 95
Max: 100
8
When was the last calibration performed on welding and brazing equipment?
9
Is all required safety equipment available and in good condition?
10
Describe any deviations from standard welding processes that have occurred.
11
What is the current condition of the welding equipment?
12
What is the current operating pressure of the brazing furnace?
Min: 4
Target: 5
Max: 6
13
When is the next scheduled maintenance for the welding and brazing equipment?
14
Please provide details of calibration records for the welding and brazing equipment.
15
Is the fume extraction system functioning properly?
16
What are the results of the recent welding joint inspections?
17
What was the measured temperature during the last brazing operation?
Min: 680
Target: 700
Max: 720
18
When did the operators last receive training on welding and brazing techniques?
19
Are emergency procedures for welding and brazing operations readily available?
20
Provide any feedback from quality control regarding welding and brazing processes.
21
Are all personnel wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) during welding and brazing operations?
22
What is the score from the last safety audit conducted in the welding and brazing area?
Min: 70
Target: 85
Max: 100
23
When was the last fire drill conducted in the welding and brazing facility?
24
Is emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits) available and accessible in the welding area?
25
Provide details of any incidents or near misses reported during welding and brazing operations.

FAQs

The checklist covers various processes including TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), electron beam welding, laser welding, and resistance welding specific to aerospace applications.

It includes items on welder certification records, periodic performance evaluations, and verification of qualifications for specific welding processes and materials.

The checklist addresses brazing alloy selection, furnace brazing procedures, torch brazing techniques, and post-braze inspection methods.

It includes sections on welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and maintenance of welding and brazing logs for traceability and compliance.

The checklist covers regular maintenance of welding machines, calibration of power sources and wire feeders, verification of temperature measuring devices for brazing, and inspection of welding fixtures and tooling.

Benefits of NADCAP Welding and Brazing Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with NADCAP requirements for welding and brazing in aerospace manufacturing

Improves consistency and quality of welded and brazed aerospace components

Helps prevent defects and failures in critical structural joints

Enhances process control and documentation in welding and brazing operations

Facilitates continuous improvement in joining techniques and equipment maintenance