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MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES

JUNE 2015

CONFIRMED

CONFIRMED MINUTES

JUNE 22-25, 2015

MONTRAL, QUBEC, CANADA

These minutes are not final until confirmed by the Task Group in writing or by vote at a subsequent meeting. Information herein does not constitute a communication or recommendation from the Task Group and shall not be considered as such by any agency.

MONDAY, JUNE 22 to THURSDAY, JUNE 25

OPENING COMMENTS CLOSED/OPEN Call to Order / Quorum Check

The Materials Testing Laboratories (MTL) Task Group (TG) was called to order at 8:00 a.m., 22-Jun-2015.

It was verified that only SUBSCRIBER MEMBERS were in attendance during the closed portion of the meeting.

A quorum was established with the following representatives in attendance:

Subscriber Members/Participants Present (* Indicates Voting Member)

NAME

COMPANY NAME

Shamim

Abbas

The Boeing Company

*

David

Bale

Pratt & Whitney Canada

*

Pietro

Bonarrigo

Bombardier Inc.

Alexandre

Bourgeois

Bombardier Inc.

Christine

Brassine

SAFRAN Group

*

Ben

Clark

Eaton Aerospace

*

David

Cordova

Rockwell Collins Inc.

*

George

Coste

SAFRAN Group

Chris

Davison

Spirit AeroSystems Inc.

*

Doug

Deaton

GE Aviation

Proxy for F. Lennert

*

Colin

Fletcher

Bell Helicopter Textron

*

Dan

Graves

UTC Aerospace (Goodrich)

Vice Chairperson

Jason

Jolly

Cessna Aircraft Company

Stphane

Lesueur

SAFRAN Group

Adrien

Maffre

Airbus

*

Muriel

Malhomme

Airbus

*

Amanda

Rickman

Raytheon Co.

Chairperson

Antoine

Rossignol

SAFRAN Group

*

Lindsay

Schurle

Spirit AeroSystems Inc.

*

Barry

Ward

Rolls-Royce

Other Members/Participants Present (* Indicates Voting Member)

NAME

COMPANY NAME

*

Pedro

Astola-Gonzalez

TITANIA, Ensayos y Proyectos Industriales S.L.

Lei

Bao

National Analysis Center - Iron & Steel

*

Umberto

Baratta

Bytest SRL

Pierre

Barbaza

ECCI

*

Corwyn

Berger

Exova Inc., Chicago Laboratory

Gilbert

Bonnaire

ECCI

Susan

Caldwell

Element Materials Technology Daleville LLC

Hugh

Casper

MTS Systems Corporation

*

John

Chir

Latrobe Specialty Steel Company

Julien

Corato

Exova

*

Deena

Crossmore

IMR Test Labs

Niall

Dodds

Exova (UK) Limited

Bryan

Engel

Consolidated Precision Products CPP - Syracuse

*

Kay

Fisher

Bohler Edelstahl GmbH & Co KG

Dave

Fluck

Haynes International

Dan

Gomes

Shellcast Foundries

Courtney

Grimes

Sturbridge Metallurgical Services Inc.

*

Bryan

Hall

NSL Analytical Services Inc.

Chris

Harwood

Exova Inc., Houston Laboratory

*

Kevin

Hineman

ATI Flat Rolled Products

*

Don

Huffman

Lisi Aerospace Torrance

Susan

Jett

Sturbridge Metallurgical Services Inc.

*

Rick

Kuhns

Bristol Industries

*

Zheng

Liu

National Analysis Center - Iron & Steel

Greg

Lobosky

Element Huntington Beach

Nicolas

Martin

Exova Canada Inc., Pointe-Claire

*

Michelle

McDonald

Howmet Research Corp.

Roger

Ng

Oerlikon Metco (Canada) Inc.

*

Annette

OConnell

Haynes International Inc.

Owen

OGrady

Exova (UK) Limited

*

Bob

Olveson

Element Materials Technology

Andrea

Pierce

NSL Analytical Services Inc.

Karl

Prattes

Bohler Edelstahl GmbH & Co KG

Barry

Rafan

Dunkirk Speciality Steel, LLC

*

Ben

Ransom

RTI Intl Metals, Inc., Tradco, Inc.

Pascal

Roussy

Exova

*

Peter

Scrimshire

Special Metals Wiggin Ltd - IncoTest

*

Kevin

Seidel

Dunkirk Speciality Steel, LLC

*

David

Serbousek

Olympic Scientific Inc.

Derek

Sicotte

Dirats Laboratories

Howard

Spader

Instron

Tsunao

Tezuka

IHI Corporation

*

T. Rao

Tipirneni

Long Island Testing Labs Inc.

*

Kevin

VonScio

Perryman Company

*

Donna

Warner

Heartland Precision Fasteners

*

Margaret

Willis

ATI Specialty Materials - Monroe Operations

*

Jason

Wright

Metals Technology Inc.

PRI Staff Present

Rob

Hoeth

Jim

Lewis

Bob

Lizewski

Joe

Pinto

Kevin

Wetzel

Safety Information CLOSED/OPEN

Fire Exits and how to vacate the building were reviewed. Attendees were requested to notify PRI Staff of any emergencies

Review Code of Ethics and Meeting Conduct CLOSED/OPEN

Code of Ethics, Antitrust, and meeting conduct were reviewed with the meeting rules and meeting voting protocol.

Review Antitrust Video CLOSED/OPEN

The Antitrust Video was presented.

Review Agenda CLOSED/OPEN

The agenda was reviewed and agreed upon without modification.

All presentations from the meeting are posted in www.eAuditNet.com under Resources Public Documents Materials Testing Laboratories Nadcap Meeting Presentations June 2015.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes OPEN

Motion made and seconded to approve the March 2015 minutes as written. Motion Passed.

REVIEW DELEGATION STATUS CLOSED

The Metrics tab on the eAuditNet Dashboard and the t-frm-07s for all reviewers were presented. All current delegated reviewers (Kevin Wetzel, Rob Hoeth, Jim Lewis, and Bob Lizewski) continue to meet the requirements defined in OP 1115. After review of all comments addressed in tfrm07s, there were no issues that required additional actions. All reviewers maintained their delegation status.

auditor CONSISTENCY CLOSEDPresent Auditor Evaluations Dashboard (specific auditor/supplier discussion)

Auditor Evaluations and the Dashboard in eAuditNet under Metrics for auditor performance were discussed as a whole and on an individual basis.

Present Supplier Feedback

Supplier Feedback for individual auditors was presented and discussed.

Subscriber Audit Observation Report

Subscriber Audit Observation Reports were presented and discussed.

ACTION ITEM: Kevin Wetzel to send a list of currently scheduled audits to the MTL subscriber to determine observation availability (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

Data review

General data on top NCRs per checklist was presented.

Data was collected during the last delegation period that compared the number of NCRs/day at a facility compared to the previous auditor at the same the same facility. The data presented appears to demonstrate the Average NCRs/day are reducing which would be the expectation for the supplier base. This will be a continuing Action Item and will be presented at the October meeting.

risk MITIGATION CLOSEDReport out and discussion on lessons learned, e.g. mechanics and procedural difficulties of the process.

Concerns were discussed on how to proceed with the process when there is no Subscriber support on particular audits especially with high number of NCRs.

Report out a summary of 2014/2015 Risk Mitigation activity.

The Risk Mitigation progress for the following audits was debriefed

Audit No. 153725 Process completed



Audit No. 163134 Process Suspended

matters of ACCREDITATION CLOSED

Audit number 156653 was discussed which was currently in Task Group Review with 2 NCRs identified as requesting Task Group Resolution. After discussions the Task Group agreed with the path the audit report reviewer had taken and proposed responses for the two NCRs which were entered into the NCRs during this session.

Ballot Disapproval for Audit number 157413 was discussed. An email was drafted to the person objecting to the ballot to determine a resolution of the disapproval.

Supplier number 3867 requested facility move approval without an additional audit. The Task Group decided an onsite audit was required. The scope of this audit was also decided upon during this discussion.

REVIEW MEMBERSHIP STATUS OPENConfirm any new voting member applications

Subscriber Members:

David Cordova of Rockwell Collins was proposed as a Subscriber Voting Member.

Motion made and seconded to accept David Cordova as a Subscriber Voting Member. Subscriber meets the background requirements of OP 1114 Appendix MTL. Motion Passed. The Voting Member was confirmed by the Chairperson.

Supplier Members:

Michelle McDonald of Alcoa Howmet was proposed as a Supplier Alternate Voting Member (ASVM).

Motion made and seconded to accept Michelle McDonald as an ASVM. Motion Passed. The Voting Member was confirmed by the Chairperson.

Zheng Liu of National Analysis Center was proposed as a Supplier Voting Member.

Motion made and seconded to accept Zheng Liu as a Supplier Voting Member. Motion Passed. The Voting Member was confirmed by the Chairperson.

Review compliance with voting requirements of present voting members

Compliance with Voting Requirements (Participation)

Voting Member responsibilities and adherence, meeting attendance, and ballot participation were reviewed.

Supplier Members not meeting Voting Membership requirements were reviewed. Ben Ransom and Jim Rossi have been contacted for the failure to meet requirements for letter ballot participation, a decision on retaining or removing privileges will be based upon responses.

mtl nadcap OPENMTL Tutorial

An MTL Task Group Tutorial was presented. No further discussion followed.

SSC Presentation

Presentation concerning the Supplier Support Committee (SSC) was provided. This was an effort to increase MTL Supplier attendance at the SSC meeting scheduled for 23-June-2015. For complete details of the meeting, see the SSC Minutes posted on www.p-r-i.org.

Activity Reports OPENFeedback from the previous meeting

A summary of the previous meeting feedback was presented. From the limited feedback provided, the MTL TG meetings appear to continue to improve.

Review Major Activity from Previous Meeting:

Joe Pinto debriefed the Task Group on the lack of progress on the discussions with A2LA, who provide ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, and the proposal that a Nadcap audit could be conducted simultaneously with an ISO/IEC 17025 audit, and the issues due to who would control the process. Discussions are being held with ANAB is regarding the same proposal.

Industry Standard Update:

The ASTM E01 Committee (Analytical Chemistry for Metals) is continuing to work on a Spark-AES method for nickel alloys and Titanium alloys. The expectation is that both methods will be completed in 2015. The Guide for the Production of Reference Materials has been published as E2972-15. A new practice is underway on the utilization of commercially prepared reference materials. They are also discussing changes in the certification requirements of combustion/fusion reference materials.

The ASTM E04 Committee (Metallography) has successfully balloted to change the title of E340 Standard Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys to Standard Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys. The rationale is that there are no test requirements in E340. It is a practice for macroetching just as E407 is a practice for microetching. Also paragraph 7.3 was changed to make it clear that times and temperatures for etching are only intended as a guide.

The ASTM E08 Committee (Fatigue and Fracture) current revision activity is for E466 (load control fatigue). Some of the E08-05 subcommittee members do not feel that alignment per E1012 is adequate for high cycle fatigue (load control) testing. Proposals have included some things that it is felt that Nadcap approved labs will likely vote on negatively. Challenges to the labs doing E466 testing and claiming E1012 as their alignment proof will increase. There are currently significant differences of opinion. The fatigue round robin is about 80% complete for both E466 (load control) and E606 (strain control) using Ti 6-4, Al 6061 T6, and API 5X steel. Many Nadcap approved labs are participating, but there may be a need for more, especially for strain control testing of the aluminum and steel materials.

The ASTM E28 Committee (Mechanical test) revisions to E8 are currently underway. A main topic is to standardize terms (e.g. the difference between gauge section and reduced section). Revisions to E21 are currently underway. Addressing some problems seen in Nadcap audits (e.g. averaging extensometers, calibration frequencies, test temperature tolerances and duration, test speed after yield and final elongation and ROA) are all topics under discussion.

Review status of checklist revisions

AC7101/1F was released (June 2014).

AC7101/2D was released (November 2014).

The AC7101/3D affirmation ballot closed (April 2015). Ballot comment resolution was to occur at this meeting

The AC7101/4F letter ballot closed (June 2015) and ballot comment resolution was to be completed at this meeting.

AC7101/5D was released (November 2014).

AC7101/6D working sessions for checklist revision will occur at this meeting.

The AC7101/7D letter ballot closed (May 2015) and ballot comment resolution is to be completed at this meeting.

AC7101/8B was balloted for obsolescence.

AC7101/11C is in Nadcap Management Council (NMC) ballot.

TAG (Technical Advisory Group) activity summary

Kay Fisher provided the TAG /1 report out on two questions brought to the group that will need to be discussed (see section 10.0 for discussion and resolution):

How current do the tables and matrices, that are required to be added to the checklists during the audit, need to be that are provided to the auditor?

Is it acceptable for splitting results even if they are compliant?

Dan Graves provided the TAG /6 report out on one question regarding interpretation of ASTM B117, 7.1.1 parallel to the principle direction of flow of fog, based upon the dominant surface being tested. Resolution is in the Handbook Supplement.

Don Huffman provided the TAG /11 report out on 5 topics brought to the group and addressed in the Handbook supplement:

Torque frequency

List of specifications in checklist is not all inclusive

13.4.1 - Conflict between ASTM and NASM. ASTM is the correct requirement.

12.5.1.3, 12.5.2.2, 13.4.1, and 14.3.12 will provide C conversions from F

When will labs be able to be audited to new checklist

The TAG Rosters were reviewed and updated. Rosters are posted on www.eAuditNet.com under Resources Public Documents Materials Testing Laboratories

Ad-hoc committee reports

The Audit Grading team will have AC7101/1, AC7101/2, AC7101/4, and AC7101/5 data available to present at the October 2015 meeting with recommendations to the Task Group.

Audit Report Reviewer Guidelines were provided. It appears that not all members were included in the email discussions. The email string will be updated and a report out and proposal will be provided at the next meeting.

MTL vision

The MTL Vision was reviewed to ensure the vision still meets the Task Groups expectation. No additions were identified.

breakout sessions openAC7101/6 Ballot Comment ResolutionAC7101/7 Ballot Comment Resolution

See section 14 for details on individual breakout sessions conducted during this meeting.

task group issues OPEN

A TAG//1 issue was raised where a subject was agreed to by the team and after a Staff Engineer started a side bar conversation, members changed their votes without all being involved in those communications.

HB Guidance for the TAG process was proposed to be added to A.1.3 of the Handbook:

The staff engineer is not a formal member of the TAG and does not hold a vote. The staff engineer is encouraged to contribute to the technical discussion during the discussion phase.

To be added to TAG by email section of the Handbook:

All TAG members, the lead staff engineer and the TG chair are to be copied on all communications, and discussions.

The first round of emails should be without a vote to allow comments and encourage discussion.

A conclusion of acceptable verbiage will be reached or, if after two rounds of TAG discussion the group is not moving toward consensus, the TAG chair is to initiate a teleconference or ask the TG chair to put the issue on the agenda for the next Nadcap meeting.

A voice vote was called to accept the Handbook Guidance. Guidance was accepted.

ACTION ITEM: Kevin Wetzel to send TAG roster to TAG Chairs. (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

ACTION ITEM: Derek Sicotte to add to the Handbook in A.1.3 of the Handbook. The staff engineer is not a formal member of the TAG and does not hold a vote. The staff engineer is encouraged to contribute to the technical discussion during the discussion phase. (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

ACTION ITEM: Derek Sicotte to add to the Handbook in TAG by email section of the Handbook. -All TAG members, the staff engineer, and the TG chair are to be copied on all communications, and discussions. -The first round of emails should be without a vote to allow comments and encourage discussion. -A conclusion of acceptable verbiage will be reached or, if after two rounds of TAG discussion the group is not moving toward consensus, the TAG chair is to initiate a teleconference or ask the TG chair to put the issue on the agenda for the next Nadcap meeting. (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

Rick Kuhns volunteered to be the SSC representative this meeting.

The TAG enquiry form was presented. This form will be used to capture suggestions between checklist revisions for future improvements as well as another form to be used to capture and track enquiries. The two will be combined into one Excel document with separate tabs.

ACTION ITEM: Kevin Wetzel to distribute the TAG Enquiry / Suggestion form to the TAG chairs. (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

TAG/1 has two inquiries that need to be resolved at the meeting.

The first is There is no definition or guidance on the timeliness of the information in these summaries. I assume that most labs (like we do) prepare these ahead of the audit, and a discrepancy can occur if changes occur immediately prior to or during the audit. How current must the summaries be? Currently the only guidance in the main body of the handbook (3.1.2/3.2.2/3.2.4) is that Auditors should ask for the Summaries 21 days ahead of the audit.

Proposed guidance is: All summaries should be current when provided to the auditor as requested prior to the audit. Any changes in the organization that would pertain to the summaries (additional document revision issue, change in persons position, additional PT completed, etc.) should be recorded according to the organizations documented records systems and brought to the attention of the MTL auditor verbally. These changes should be incorporated in the next update of the summary according to the organizations process for keeping the summaries up to date.

A voice vote was called to accept the Handbook Guidance. Guidance was accepted.

ACTION ITEM: Derek Sicotte to add to the Handbook All summaries should be current when provided to the auditor as requested prior to the audit. Any changes in the organization that would pertain to the summaries (additional document revision issue, change in persons position, additional PT completed, etc.) should be recorded according to the organizations documented records systems and brought to the attention of the MTL auditor verbally. These changes should be incorporated in the next update of the summary according to the organizations process for keeping the summaries up to date. (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

Item 2: The laboratory has a customer that is asking them to separate test results. All tests are conforming, but the customer would like the grain flow on a separate report now. The original report has grain flow, macrostructure, ETT, RTT, and stress rupture. All test material came from the same ring that was sent to the lab and again all testing was conforming. Can these results be separated and the grain flow reported on a new report?

Motion: Add guidance as follows (vote separately on each point):

The intent of this AC is to ensure labs do not separate conforming and non-conforming results from the same lot/job onto different certificates of test/test reports. Note that subscriber specifications may contain additional requirements, e.g. GE S-400.

Motion by Kay Fisher to accept the proposed guidance. Motion seconded by Doug Deaton. Motion Passed.

ACTION ITEM: Derek Sicotte to add to the Handbook The intent of this AC is to ensure labs do not separate conforming and non-conforming results from the same lot/job onto different certificates of test/test reports. Note that subscriber specifications may contain additional requirements, e.g. GE S-400. (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

The Task Group considers it good lab practice to include results from all tests on one purchase order on a single test report/certificate of test.

Motion by Kay Fisher to accept the proposed guidance. Motion seconded by Doug Deaton. Motion Failed.

If requested on the customer purchase order, it may be permissible for test results to be provided on separate reports/certificates by type, e.g. grain size on one certificate and tensile on a second certificate. Note that some subscriber specifications may preclude this. Note that traceability to lot/heat number/PO number etc. must be ensured on each certificate of test/test report. Note that this DOES NOT allow non-conforming and conforming results to be reported on separate test reports/certificates of test.

Motion by Kay Fisher to accept the proposed guidance. Motion seconded by Donna Warner. Motion Failed.

Motion by Bryan Hall for inclusion in AC7101/1 (recommend right after existing 2.5): During the chemistry test process observations, the lab is to use a chemistry PT sample for the Observation of Test (AGS PTP sample if the lab is a participant). The auditor is to compare the results of the test to the most recent PT report to ensure reasonable correlation of results. Was this completed observed test meeting Class 1 or Class 2 criteria (within the acceptable population for the PT report)? Motion seconded by Muriel Malhomme. Motion Failed.

pt discussion OPEN

Muriel Malhomme presented on Internal Round Robins (IRR), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Gage Readability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) which will be adopted in the Handbook after a one month review cycle.

ACTION ITEM: Kevin Wetzel to add to the Handbook the Process for IRR SPC and Gage R&R presentation. (Due Date: 31-Jul-2015)

auditor consistency OPEN

Bryan Hall presented on Auditor Consistency for Jennifer McKeegan.

Bryan Hall announced his resignation from NSL and departure from Nadcap.

Amanda recognized the efforts Bryan has provided throughout the years and thanked him.

auditor conference OPEN

The agenda for the Auditor Conference was discussed and the following topics were proposed.

Kevin VonScio proposed training for the following.

ASTM E01/NIST

Production and use of In-House reference material an overview of E2972

Traceability of assigned values what it means and who can do it

Value uncertainty

Intended uses of NIST SRMs and the role of private sector reference materials

Validation of Test Methods an overview of E2857

ACTION ITEM: Kevin Wetzel to send top NCRs for each checklist to TAG leads. (Due Date: 17-Jul-2015)

TAG/1 general topics for auditor practice will be on the following:

Expectations when question stated per customer requirement

Expectation for procedures are used

Expectations of a detailed procedure

The goal is to have the initial draft done in September. Team members are Kay Fisher, Derek Sicotte, Greg Lobosky, Muriel Malhomme, Andrea Pierce, and Donna Warner. Derek Sicotte is to present.

ACTION ITEM: Kay Fisher to send email asking for input on the 3 topics 1. Expectations when question stated per customer requirement 2. Expectation for procedures are used and 3. Expectations of a detailed procedure (Due Date: 2-Jul-2015)

TAG/2 Topics are:

Figure 1 expectations

Differences from Rev C to Rev D

Supplement review

ACTION ITEM: Kevin Wetzel to send request to the MTL auditors requesting which AC criteria is creating issues of understanding for all new revisions as well as IRR/PT. (Due Date: 17-Jul-2015)

TAG/3 Topics are:

Alignment

Tensile Testing

Thermocouple usage and stability

Calibration of timers

TAG/4, TAG/5, and TAG/11 are to provide an update for the October auditor conference for the recent checklist revisions.

ACTION ITEM: Don Huffman and Donna Warner to create a presentation and distribute to the TAG/11 prior to presentation at the conference. (Due Date: 30-Sep-2015)

TAG IRR/PT are to provide a presentation.

breakout sessions OPENChecklist revision working session for AC7101/9

Break out working session groups were formed as follows:

AC7101/3, AC7101/4, AC7101/7 Ballot comment resolution and Handbook Guidance development;

AC7101/6 and AC7101/9 Checklist revision to prepare for ballot;

AC7101/6 PD 1100 compliance analysis.

nadcap meeting reports OPENSupplier Support Committee

SSC report out was not provided as the SSC Representative was not present.

Planning and Ops

Amanda Rickman reported on the Planning & Ops meeting. Specific Task Groups provided summaries of their health and issues. The Risk Mitigation process was a common issue among most Task Groups and the proposed direction on upcoming procedural considerations was discussed. Also reported on was the closure of MTL vision compliance issue and discussions on a New Auditor Training Checklist.

mtl program status OPENNMC Metrics

Kevin Wetzel presented a review of the health of the MTL Task Group via the Dashboard in eAuditNet. The NMC metrics were reviewed by the Task Group. No action was required.

Auditor Capacity

Kevin Wetzel presented a review of Auditor Capacity. Capacity can support the current audit requirements but without enough excess capacity. MTL is always looking for additional Auditor candidates.

meeting wrap up OPENAffirm ad-hoc committees

The following sustaining ad-hoc Committees were affirmed:

Auditor Consistency

MTL Audit Report Reviewer Expectations

Audit Grading

The following new ad-hoc Committee was affirmed:

Auditor Conference (Lead: Kay Fisher; Participants: Derek Sicotte, Greg Lobosky, Muriel Malhomme, Andrea Pierce, Donna Warner)

Vote on Handbook revisions Confirmed Handbook Content

Handbook additions were reviewed and accepted in sections 10.0 and 11.0

Review/Update RAIL

The Action Items from this meeting were presented and reviewed; Action Items 17 and 18 were closed.

Determine meeting objectives for next meeting

The following was agreed upon as objectives for the October 2015 meeting:

Ballot Comment Resolution for AC7101/6 and AC7101/9

AC7101/1 Checklist revision (Inclusion of PT plus other minor updates)

Auditor Consistency

Topics from Auditor Conference other than TAG updates

NIST/ASTM E01

Compose agenda (open/closed dates and times) for next meeting

The following was agreed upon as the agenda for the October 2015 meeting:

Auditor Conference Sunday

Three Day agenda (Monday through Wednesday)

Monday morning and last hour of Wednesday to be Closed

Breakout Rooms requested for all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning

A request was made for a volunteer for the Outsourced Pyrometry Provider Feasibility Team. Doug Deaton volunteered.

Motion made by Amanda Rickman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded Muriel Malhomme. Motion Passed.

ADJOURNMENT 25-Jun-2015 Meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

Minutes Prepared by: Rob Hoeth, [email protected]

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Are procedural/form changes required based on changes/actions approved during this meeting? (select one)

YES* NO

*If yes, the following information is required:

Documents requiring revision:

Who is responsible:

Due date:

Process for IRR

SPC and Gage R&R.pptx

Process for IRR SPC and Gage R&R

Authors: PT/IRR TAGMain OEM on the origin of this presentation : AIRBUS / SAFRAN / (MTU with some example offered)

Note: ITAR/Export Controlled material is prohibited from presentations.

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General Explanation on Internal Comparison Round Robin Goal

Goal: Internal Round Robin intent is to check the potential impact and dispersion regarding equipment and/or operators on the measurements.

Intent is not to check material influence, one material shall be chosen and homogeneous to limit impact on statistics.

Option 1: SPC (Statistical Process Control) or Control Chart, with a tracking on measurement equipment and operators, offers the best solution.

No additional process; just routine tests production follow-up. Comparison between measurement equipment and operators shall be extracted to check their influence on results.

Note: for independent labs, without routine measurements on raw manufacturing material, really difficult to place implement

Option 2: IRR (Internal Round Robin) its a specific process to compare equipment/operators that can have an impact on specific Test Method (check Appendix D).

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Option 2, Internal Round Robin guidelines:

Option 2: IRR (Internal Round Robin) Guidelines Proposal:

Material shall be homogeneous

Statistical reports shall be reliable and understandable

IRR Plan shall give us a full vision of the comparison of your resources in adequacy with Table 1 frequency

Main Issues:

1- IRR process does not have some fixed rules and we do face discrepancy between accredited labs.

2- Big parks of equipment/operators for long tests could not achieve reach the required frequency

Note 1: it is up to the company organisation to specify which equipment/operator is used to perform aerospace test method and to concentrate his needed capacity on the required ones : less resources means less Internal tests to perform

Proposal:

Clarification of rules by Test Method complexity related to the required frequency:

2 Years (simple tests)

5 Years (complex and long tests)

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Global Criterias

Global CriteriasRequirementsStatistical Population (reliability)> = 15 measuresNote : some samples could be re-used as part of PT population and when we have been exceeded 15 measurementsNumber of measurements per sample (1 sample is 1 eqpt + 1 op) > = 3 measures(to check the repeatability of the results per sample)Test Method per Test family1 Test Method per test family (i.e. EN2002-1 can validate ASTM E8 )MaterialHomogeneous material Note: the homogeneity check could be part of the Statistical population to fix Mean and Sigma statistics

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In case you do need to reduce the number of test to perform by year we propose you some alternative solutions with some minimum needs to complete.

Referent Population:

. The Proficiency Testing sample (operator 1 /equipment 1) can be chosen as the referent population (when they are Class 1)

. 10 measurements to fix Mean and Sigma Value due to material homogeneity in case Test Method is not equivalent to PT population, otherwise the same Sigma can be implemented (PTP and IRR statistics evaluation) with the goal of 1 Sigma to achieve internally

Turn Over to control all resources with one batch of homogeneous specimen

. Year 1 : Referent population + Each equipment & 1 operator (Goal is to have a minimum of 15 values)

. Year 2 : Each operator and 1 equipment

Note1 : we assume you have less equipment than operators, if it is the inverse, equipment checks or operator checks can be reversed Y1 and Y2.

Note 2: Y1 you can exempt the referent equipment and the Y2 equipment already part on this process plan - Y2 you can exempt the already checked operators for Referent population and the Year 1 analysis

1- Test Frequency 2 years (Tensile, Hardness, Chemical Analysis ):

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Summary:

Example: 5 Op / 5 Eqp Batch of 28 homogeneous specimens to provide

PTP sample = Eqp1 and Op A

Ref Population = 10 measures Eqp1 and Op A

Year 1= 10 measures for Ref Population +

(3 measures * Op B / Eqp2) + (3 measures* Op B / Eqp3) + (3 measures* Op B / Eqp4)

Year 2= (3 measures * Op C /Eqp 5) + (3 measures* Op D / Eqp 5) + (3 measures* Op E / Eqp5)

Criterias for 2 YearsRequirementsReferent Population10 measurements with the PT sample (Op A / Eqp X) -> to check your statistics & your material homogeneity in parallel (Sigma and Mean shall be referred after this analyse with comparison with to PT range if possible)Alternative study Year 1 and Year 2To achieve all equipment and operators comparison with alternative solution Y1 and Y2 in avoiding redundant check

1- Test Frequency 2 years (Tensile, Hardness, Chemical Analyses ):

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2- Test Frequency 5 years (Fatigue Test, Creep, R Curve ):

In case you do need to reduce the number of tests to perform per year we propose you some alternative solution with some minimum need to complete.

Split is done regarding Large and Small population (small less than 30 sample, large more than 30)

2.1 : Population = < 30 samples (Eqp/Op)


. The Proficiency Testing sample (operator 1 /equipment 1) can be chosen as the referent population (when they are Class 1)

. 10 measurements to fix Mean and Sigma Value due to material homogeneity in case Test Method is not equivalent to PT population, otherwise the same Sigma can be implement (PTP and IRR statistics evaluation) with the goal of 1 Sigma to achieve internally

Turn Over to control all resources with one batch of homogeneous specimen

. Year 1 : Referent population + 1/3 equipment & 1 operator (Goal is to have a minimum of 15 value)

. Year 2 : 1/2 operator and 1 equipment

. Year 3: 1/3 equipment & 1 operator

. Year 4: 1/2 operator and 1 equipment


Note1 : we assumed you have more equipment than operators, if it is the inverse equipment checks or operator checks can be reversed Year after Year.

Note 2: Y1, Y3, Y5, you can exempt the referent equipment and the Y2/Y4 equipment already part on this process plan, so when we said 1/3 of equipment it should be less Y2, Y4, you can exempt the referent operator and the Y1, Y3, Y5 operator already part on this process plan, so when we said 1/2 of equipment it should be less

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Summary on 2.1 : Population = < 30 samples (Eqp/Op):

Example: 7 Op / 15 Eqp Batch of 52 homogeneous specimens to provide and maximum 16 tests specimens per year

PTP sample = Eqp1 and Op A

Ref Population = 10 measures Eqp1 and Op A

Year 1= 10 measures for Ref Population +(3 measures * Op B / Eqp 4 ) + (3 measures * Op B / Eqp 5 )

Year 2= (3 measures * Op C / Eqp 2 )

Year 3= (3 measures * Op D /Eqp 6) + (3 measures* Op D / Eqp 7) + (3 measures* Op E / Eqp8)+

(3 measures* Op E / Eqp9) + (3 measures * Op D /Eqp 10)

Year 4= (3 measures * Op F / Eqp 3 )

Year 5= (3 measures * Op G /Eqp 11) + (3 measures* Op G / Eqp 12) + (3 measures* Op G / Eqp13)+

(3 measures* Op G / Eqp14) + (3 measures * Op G /Eqp 15)

Criterias for 5 YearsRequirementsReferent Population10 measurements with the PT sample (Op A / Eqp X) -> to check your statistics & your material homogeneity in parallel (Sigma and Mean shall be referred after this analysis with comparison to PT range if possible)Alternative study during 5 yearsTo achieve all equipment and operators comparison with alternative solution Y1, Y2, Y3, Y5 in avoiding redundant checkNumber of measurements per sample (1 sample is 1 eqpt + 1 op) > = 3 measurements(to check the repeatability of the results per sample)

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2.2 : Population > 30 samples (Eqp/Op)

Number of measurements per sample (1 sample is 1 eqpt + 1 op) = 1 measure (no more repeatability)


. The Proficiency Testing sample (operator 1 /equipment 1) can be chosen as the referent population (when they are Class 1) The Year 1 and Year 6 will be referent population

. 5 measurements to fix Mean and Sigma Value due to material homogeneity in case Test Method is not equivalent to PT population, otherwise the same Sigma can be implemented (PTP and IRR statistics evaluation) with the goal of 1 Sigma to achieve internally

Turn Over to control all resources with one/two batch of homogeneous specimens with a 10 Year plan

. Year 1 : Referent population 1 + 1/6 equipment & 1 operator (Goal is to have a minimum of 15 value)





. Year 6 : Referent population 2+ 1/6 equipment & 1 operator (Goal is to have a minimum of 15 value)





Note1 : we assumed you have more equipment than operators, if it is the inverse equipment checks or operator checks can be reversed Year after Year. In case all operators will be checked before the end of the process plan you can replace a year to check operator consistency by a year to check equipment consistency

Note 2: Y1, Y3, Y5, Y6, Y8, Y10 you can exempt the referent equipment and the Y2/Y4/Y7/Y 9equipment already part on this process plan, so when we said 1/6 of equipment it should be less Y2, Y4, Y7, Y9 you can exempt the referent operator and the Y1, Y3, Y5 , Y6, Y8, Y10 operator already part on this process plan, so when we said 1/4 of equipment it should be less

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2.2 : Population > 30 samples (Eqp/Op)

Accepted plan with 10 year

Criterias for 5 YearsRequirementsReferent PopulationY1: 5 measurements with the PT sample (Op A / Eqp X)Y6: 5 measurements with the PT sample (Op B / Eqp Z)-> to check your statistics & your material homogeneity in parallel (Sigma and Mean shall be referred after this analysis with comparison with PT range if possible)Alternative study during 10 yearsTo achieve all equipment and operators comparison with alternative solution Y1, Y2, Y3, Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10 in avoiding redundant checkNumber of measurements per sample (1 sample is 1 eqpt + 1 op) 1 measurement(no check on repeatability of the results per sample, unless the referent population)

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Option 3, Explanation on Internal Round Robin Goal

Option 3: Gage R&R its a robust statistical process to sampling all equipment and operators and check repeatability and reproducibility.

It offers a solution to sampling big population with consistency on results.

A gage R&R study will tell operators if the measurement system is acceptable for its intended use. The gage study also shows which part of the measurement system is contributing the most to the variation of the measurements and helps operators/equipment plan improvements to the system.

Measurement systems contain variation from three main sources: the products themselves (we fixed with homogeneous material), the operator taking the measurements and the equipment used to perform the measurement. The gage study shows the contribution of each of these areas and check the deviation generated can be acceptable or not

Note: MiniTab is an efficient tool to help you to create your adequate plan for your own lab picture.

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SPC / IRR / Gage R&R

Questions???

Thank you for your attention

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Audit Consistency

Team.ppt

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Audit Consistency Team
Review of Audit Data
Jennifer McKeegan, Textron Aviation, Chair

Note: ITAR/Export Controlled material is prohibited from presentations.

Its the responsibility of the presenter to ensure compliance.

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Purpose:

Last Report Out Dallas February, 2013:

Received data from Eaudit.netTeam attempted graphs to illustrate number of non-conformances and number of document citations written per auditor per audit.

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Purpose:

New data May 2014 April 2015:

Have new checklists reduced number of non-conformances?Are auditors more consistent in interpreting the audit criteria?Provide topics for discussion in October Auditor Conference

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Thanks:

Contributors:

Pedro AstolaJennifer McKeeganDerek Sicotte

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From Dallas

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3.84.04416666676.066252.02208333335

3.24.04416666676.066252.022083333310

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4.774.04416666676.066252.022083333326

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Audit NumberAuditor NumberAudit Start DateAudit TypeAudit StatusCountrySupplier Customer NumberNCR Display NumberClassificationNCR StatusChecklist NameRevisionParagraphText

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72721MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.1.5-k.shall ensure that its personnel are aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the management system.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72722MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.2.1The laboratory shall establish, implement, and maintain a management system appropriate to the scope of its activities. The laboratory shall document its policies, systems, programs, procedures, and instructions to the extent necessary to assure the quality of the test and/or calibration results. The systems documentation shall be communicated to, understood by, available to, and implemented by the appropriate personnel.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72722MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.2.5The quality manual shall include or make reference to the supporting procedures including technical procedures, and shall outline the structure of the documentation used in the quality system.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72723MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.4.5If a contract needs to be amended after work has commenced, the same contract review process shall be repeated and any amendments shall be communicated to all affected personnel.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72724MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.12.2Procedures for preventive actions shall include the initiation of such actions and applications of controls to ensure that they are effective.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72725MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.14.1The laboratory shall periodically, and in accordance with a predetermined schedule and procedure, conduct internal audits of its activities to verify that its operations continue to comply with the requirements of the management system and ISO/IEC17025:2005. The internal audit program shall address all elements of the management system, including the testing and/or calibration activities. It is the responsibility of the quality manager to plan and organize audits as required by the schedule and requested by management. Such audits shall be carried out by trained and qualified personnel who are, wherever resources permit, independent of the activity to be audited.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72726MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.14.2When audit findings cast doubt on the effectiveness of the operations or on the correctness or validity of the laboratory's test or calibration results, the laboratory shall take timely corrective action, and shall notify clients in writing if investigations show that the laboratory results may have been affected.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72727MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.1.1Many factors determine the correctness and reliability of the tests and/or calibrations performed by a laboratory. The extent to which these factors contribute to the total uncertainty of measurement differs considerably between (types of) tests and between (types of) calibrations. The laboratory shall take account of the following factors in developing test and calibration methods and procedures, in the training and qualification of personnel, and in the selection and calibration of the equipment it uses:

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72727MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.1.1-c.test and calibration methods and method validation;

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72727MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.4.5.1Validation is the confirmation by examination and the provision of objective evidence that the particular requirements for a specific intended use are fulfilled.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72727MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.4.5.3The range and accuracy of the values obtainable from validated methods, (e.g. the uncertainty of the results, detection limit, selectivity of the method, linearity, limit of repeatability and/or reproducibility, robustness against external influences and/or cross-sensitivity against interference from the matrix of the sample/test object), as assessed for the intended use, shall be relevant to the customers' needs.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72728MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.4.6.3When estimating the uncertainty of measurement, all uncertainty components which are of importance in the given situation shall be taken into account using appropriate methods of analysis.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72729MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.1.1Many factors determine the correctness and reliability of the tests and/or calibrations performed by a laboratory. The extent to which these factors contribute to the total uncertainty of measurement differs considerably between (types of) tests and between (types of) calibrations. The laboratory shall take account of the following factors in developing test and calibration methods and procedures, in the training and qualification of personnel, and in the selection and calibration of the equipment it uses:

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72729MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.1.1-d.Equipment;

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States72729MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.5.12Test and calibration equipment, including both hardware and software, shall be safeguarded from adjustments which would invalidate the test and/or calibration results.

151611Auditor 0825-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States727210MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.1.13Controlled, written procedure(s) exist for conversion of data to other units of measure or scale and rounding of data. Data shall be converted per an appropriate national standard (e.g. IEEE/ASTM SI-10), standard procedure (e.g. ASTM E140) Rounding shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E 29.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42811MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E5.3Nadcap will be notified of any QSD changes which might affect conformance to requirements for accreditation. (Form number: t-frm-11 Notification of change/request for revised certification)

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42812MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.2.1 The internal round robin program meets the established requirements.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42812MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E7.4 Internal Round Robin (IRR) statistical comparison among personnel is performed, if applicable per test code.Qualification of new technical personnel includes participation in IRR.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42813MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.1.13Controlled, written procedure(s) exist for conversion of data to other units of measure or scale and rounding of data. Data shall be converted per an appropriate national standard (e.g. IEEE/ASTM SI-10), standard procedure (e.g. ASTM E140) Rounding shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E 29.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42813MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.6Procedures are sufficiently detailed so that the test can be consistently repeated.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42813MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C8.2Rounding for acceptance to specification requirements is performed in accordance with ASTM E 29, Rounding Method.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42814MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E10.1.12A procedure shall address the calibration and usage of employee-owned equipment used for acceptance purposes.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42815MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E11.4Laboratory shipping documents are prepared to accompany specimens, and include sufficient traceability to correlate the document with the specimens. The shipping document is checked in accordance with procedure prior to issuance.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42816MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E11.3A procedure defines sample/specimen handling policies which include internal processing and handling, shipping of specimens and specimen protection for possible future examination. The procedure shall be in accordance with applicable contract requirements.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42816MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E11.5Specimen fracture surfaces are protected from damage.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42817MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E12.2 When retests are allowed by material or customer specification, retests are performed in accordance with the specification.. Unless otherwise specified, a minimum of three retests per invalid test shall be performed, and all retests shall meet the requirements.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42817MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E12.4 Above logs are reviewed, at least quarterly, for trends which could indicate deterioration. A detailed written procedure addresses a corrective actions process in response to review of the logs.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42817MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C8.8-b.Acceptance per average of three (3) retests is performed in accordance with AC7101/1 when retesting is not addressed specified by the material specification.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42818MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E13.1Written policy addressing errors in testing is established through the Quality Systems Documentation.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42818MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E13.2 If affected material is not contained and correct results verified, all affected customers are notified within five working days.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42818MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E13.3 Specific responsibility for notification (individual or title) is documented.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42819MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E14.2.1.3The Certificate includes the material name/description and identification and issue(s)/revision(s) of the material specification(s) used for conformance disposition. (Example: Inco 718, AMS5662 Rev H). If material is unknown prior to test, it is ok to state unknown prior to test or similar.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42819MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E14.2.1.4The Certificate includes the testing specification or procedure identification used, if not called out by the material specification. Any non-standard practices must be disclosed.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42819MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.16Results are reported in required units of measure (e.g., U.S. Customary versus metric).

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42819MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.20Test specification and/or procedure is documented (ref 14.2.1.4).

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42819MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.3Material name and specification name are documented. (ref 14.2.1.3)

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance42819MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.4Certificate references applicable Drawing/Specification revision (ref 14.2.1.3).

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428110MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/2C5.4Analytical Equipment has demonstrated capability (precision) for each alloy family tested.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428110MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/2C5.8Support equipment (such as glassware, balances, etc.) is available as required in laboratory procedures.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428110MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/2C6.6Analytical reagents which take part in a reaction or end up in the analyzed sample, e.g., solvents and diluents, are of a quality necessary to ensure the integrity of the analysis results.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428111MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/11B6.2Alignment calibration is performed in accordance with the required specification (e.g. NASM1312) and within the required limits? Alignment calibration is performed in accordance with the required specification (e.g. NASM1312) and within the required limits?

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428111MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/3C7.1Laboratory demonstrates alignment capability for test frames used in Nadcap testing.Maximum bending capability as calculated in accordance with ASTM E1012 shall be demonstrated as follows:Static Tests: 10% (requirement comes from ASTM test standards for static testing).Dynamic (Cyclic) Tests: 5% (requirement comes from ASTM standards for dynamic testing).Acceptable alternate criteria - all gauges of each set within 100 micro strain of average of that set for readings below 2000 micro strain.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428112MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C10.1Test records include all pertinent information from the test.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428113MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C11.4.7Tensile Testing Curves are reviewed as part of the testing process.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428113MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C11.4.8Laboratory procedures define the method of calculation of each result and measurement accuracy.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428113MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C11.4.9Tensile Strength (alternately known as Ultimate Tensile Strength) is calculated using the formula: (Maximum Load) (Original Cross-Sectional Area).

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428114MINORCLOSEDAC7101/4D6.2.3Containers of etchant that are to be stored (not used immediately) or re-used are identified with regard to composition, make-up date, shelf life and storage considerations, and precautions for use.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428115MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C3.1-a.Number of impressions for each test value reported.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428115MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C3.1-d.Preclude the use of correction factors to compensate for machine error.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428116MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C11.4.3.1If test conditions are different than a 10 mm indenter, 3000 kgf scale and 10s to 15s dwell time, the indenter diameter, test force, and dwell time are reported.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428116MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C9.2If conditions are other than normal operating conditions (ball diameter/load/load time/etc.), those conditions are reported as required.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428117MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C10.2.1.3At least one test block shall be used, and when commercially available, the hardness range of the test block shall be chosen to be within 15 Rockwell points of the hardness value that the testing machine is expected to measure. (Rockwell only)

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428118MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C10.3.2* When load, anvil, or indenter are changed (Prior to each test run, defined as testing of materials using the same equipment set-up while the machine is under the control of the same operator).

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428119MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C10.4Hardness tester periodic checks are recorded and the test block identified.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428119MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C13.1.1At least five hardness readings have been made on a standard test block on the scale and at the hardness level at which the machine will be used.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428120MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C11.4.1Selection of the load and indenter ball diameter is determined using the applicable standard: in order to produce an indentation diameter in the range of 24 to 60% of the ball diameter.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428121MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C12.1.2When the operator reads an analog dial, operator training ensures that parallax (line of site) error is not introduced.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428121MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C12.1.3Internal procedures address items 12.1.1 through 12.1.2 above.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428122MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.6Procedures are sufficiently detailed so that the test can be consistently repeated.

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428122MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C13.2.1The surface of the specimen is sufficiently smooth enough to permit the reading of the indentation diagonal to 0.0005 mm (0.00002).

151645Auditor 102-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedFrance428123MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/6C6.5.2The salt used for solution make up conforms to the requirements of the test specification. (e.g. ASTM B117, ISO 9227)

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99291MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.5.5-g.the maintenance plan, where appropriate, and maintenance carried out to date;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99291MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E10.2.1 Preventive maintenance is performed and documented in accordance with a written plan.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99291MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C5.5Preventive maintenance plan is followed and maintenance operations are documented.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99291MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C5.6The laboratory keeps and reviews logbooks, or equivalent, for all major equipment incorporating preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and instrument performance.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99291MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C5.2.1The preventive maintenance plan is followed and logged.AUDITOR NOTE: Review plan and log for preventive maintenance.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99291MINORCLOSEDAC7101/7C5.2Preventive maintenance plan is followed and maintenance operations are documented.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99291MINORCLOSEDAC7101/9B5.6A written preventive maintenance plan is followed and maintenance operations are documented.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99292MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C7.1There are written work instructions for specimen preparation.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99292MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C7.1-a.Specimen preparation procedures are sufficiently detailed to be followed for the specific test equipment used and material tested.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99292MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C7.1-b.Preparation procedures prevent overheating of specimens.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99293MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C7.1-c.Specimen preparation prevents the introduction of foreign materials (e.g., residues from saws, cutting tools, crucibles; surface hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen from abusive cutting) or depletion of surface elements (e.g., decarburization).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99294MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C9.2-f.Sample preparation to prevent contamination

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99295MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C9.2-g.Sample and reference material surface preparation are consistent (prepared in the same manner).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99296MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C8.1Incoming test specimens receive a general quality inspection. All specimens have specific identification.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99297MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C11.4.3Specimens are inspected in accordance with AC7101/3 section 8.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99297MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3CA.OBSERVATION OF TESTINGAssessment shall be done to verify conformance to the applicable testing specifications, to verify conformance to Purchase Order/Customer requirements and to verify training of the technician/operator who performed the testing. Use the form above and additional pages if necessary to describe the assessment of the testing specifications utilized by this facility for all testing activities to be accredited.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99298MINORCLOSEDAC7101/6C3.2.2Written internal procedures or instructions include method specification requirements.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States99299MINORCLOSEDAC7101/6C3.2.4Instructions incorporate lessons learned with regard to invalidation of testing.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992910MINORCLOSEDAC7101/6C7.3.2-a.The etched structure found.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992911MINORCLOSEDAC7101/6C7.6.1-b.Electrolytic grade copper shot or grindings.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992912MINORCLOSEDAC7101/6C7.6.2-a.The condition of the specimen (as received, sensitized time and temperature of thermal treatment).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992913MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C14.2.9.1Laboratory has instructions for dealing with specimens that do not break during the test.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992913MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C14.2.9.2Laboratory has instructions for dealing with specimens that get jammed in the machine.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992913MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C14.2.9.3Laboratory has instructions for dealing with specimens for which the absorbed energy exceeds 80% of the initial potential energy (i.e. machine capacity).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992914MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C11.4.6.2For all testing not covered by ASTM B557 (or AMS 2355) - unless otherwise specified, testing speeds for both Room Temperature and Elevated Temperature Tensile tests are a controlled strain rate of 0.003 to 0.007 per minute through yield, with a controlled crosshead speed of 0.04 to 0.06 per minute times the nominal length of the reduced section until rupture.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992915MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E14.2.1.16The Certificate includes detailed description(s) of any applicable thermal treatments performed by the laboratory.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992915MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E14.2.1.4The Certificate includes the testing specification or procedure identification used, if not called out by the material specification. Any non-standard practices must be disclosed.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992915MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.11Heat Treat condition of material is noted on certificate.(ref 14.2.1.16)

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992915MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.20Test specification and/or procedure is documented (ref 14.2.1.4).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992916MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.4.5If a contract needs to be amended after work has commenced, the same contract review process shall be repeated and any amendments shall be communicated to all affected personnel.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992917MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.5.2The laboratory shall advise the client of the arrangement in writing and, when appropriate, gain the approval of the customer, preferably in writing.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992918MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.6.2The laboratory shall ensure that purchased supplies and reagents and consumable materials that affect the quality of tests and/or calibrations are not used until they have been inspected or otherwise verified as complying with standard specifications or requirements defined in the methods for the tests and/or calibrations concerned. These services and supplies used shall comply with specified requirements. Records of actions taken to check compliance shall be maintained.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992918MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.6.3Purchasing documents for items affecting the quality of laboratory output shall contain data describing the services and supplies ordered. These purchasing documents shall be reviewed and approved for technical content prior to release.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992918MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.1.5Controlled, written procedure(s) exist for review and recording of calibration results. Lab review shall ensure calibrations are traceable to NIST or other sources as described in ISO 10012:2003 or ANSI Z540-1, for the entire range of use. If an outside agency performs calibration, they shall additionally be accredited to ISO17025 by test scope.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992919MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.9.1-e.the responsibility for authorizing the resumption of work is defined.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992920MINORCLOSEDAC7006G4.13.2.1The laboratory shall retain records of original observations, derived data, and sufficient information to establish an audit trail, calibration records, staff records, and a copy of each test report or calibration certificate issued, for a defined period. The records for each test or calibration shall contain sufficient information to facilitate, if possible, identification of factors affecting the uncertainty and to enable the test or calibration to be repeated under conditions as close as possible to the original. The records shall include the identity of personnel responsible for the sampling, performance of each test and/or calibration and checking of results.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992920MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E5.8Records are maintained, traceable to each certification, such that the laboratory could reproduce the test method or identify incorrectly tested material.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992921MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.2.2The management of the laboratory shall formulate the goals with respect to the education, training and skills of the laboratory personnel. The laboratory shall have a policy and procedures for identifying training needs and providing training of personnel. The training program shall be relevant to the present and anticipated tasks of the laboratory. The effectiveness of the training actions taken shall be evaluated.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992921MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E7.4 Internal Round Robin (IRR) statistical comparison among personnel is performed, if applicable per test code.Qualification of new technical personnel includes participation in IRR.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992922MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.5.12Test and calibration equipment, including both hardware and software, shall be safeguarded from adjustments which would invalidate the test and/or calibration results.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-a.a title (e.g. "Test Report" or "Calibration Certificate");

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-b.the name and address of the laboratory, and the location where the tests and/or calibrations were carried out, if different from the address of the laboratory;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-c.unique identification of the test report or calibration certificate (such as the serial number), and on each page an identification in order to ensure that the page is recognized as part of the test report or calibration certificate, and a clear identification of the end of the test report or calibration certificate;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-d.the name and address of the customer;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-e.identification of the method used;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-f.a description of, the condition of, and unambiguous identification of the item(s) tested or calibrated;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-i.the test or calibration results with, where appropriate, the units of measurement;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-j.the name(s), function(s), and signature(s) or equivalent identification of the person(s) authorizing the test report or calibration certificate;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992923MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.3.1-b.where relevant, a statement of compliance/non-compliance with the requirements and/or specifications;

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992924MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.7.1In the case of transmission of test or calibration results by telephone, telex, facsimile, or other electronic or electromagnetic means, the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 shall be met (see also section 5.4.7).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992925MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.8 Implementation/Incorporation of revised Standards Publications (e.g. ASTM, EN, ISO) in the labs scope of accreditation shall take place within six months from date standard/document is issued, for any technical revisions. A record of revision review is maintained which includes date of reference document revision, date of laboratory incorporation, brief summary of actions taken to demonstrate the revision review was completed.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992926MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.2.2 Internal round robin programs are in place to compare testing equipment used for the same test/method, if required. (see Appendix B for frequency and requirements)

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992926MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.2.4 Participation in the internal round robin program meets the frequency requirements for all test codes held by the laboratory as described in AC7101/1 Appendix B..

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992927MINORCLOSEDAC7101/4D6.1.2Preparation method produces section perpendicularity adequate for measurement of surface dimensions in accordance with the applicable specification.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992927MINORCLOSEDAC7101/4D6.1.3Specimen surface area of interest is free from distortion of the specimen microstructure and within the same focal plane.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992927MINORCLOSEDAC7101/4D7.5.1-a.Method to ensure retention of layers to be evaluated.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992928MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C3.1-d.Preclude the use of correction factors to compensate for machine error.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992929MINORCLOSEDAC7101/4D6.2.3Containers of etchant that are to be stored (not used immediately) or re-used are identified with regard to composition, make-up date, shelf life and storage considerations, and precautions for use.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992930MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C8.4When conversion is used, the inspection records show the measured values as well as the converted values (i.e. conversion from another hardness scale or from tensile test).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992931MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C9.1Test reports shall include all information required by the applicable industry standard/material specification and customer specification/requirements.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992932MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C10.3.2* When load, anvil, or indenter are changed (Prior to each test run, defined as testing of materials using the same equipment set-up while the machine is under the control of the same operator).

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992933MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C10.5Indentations are spaced (center to center, center to edge of block, etc.) at acceptable distances per the given test method, unless marked to disregard.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992934MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.5.2Equipment and its software used for testing, calibration, and sampling shall be capable of achieving the accuracy required and shall comply with specifications relevant to the tests and/or calibrations concerned. Calibration programs shall be established for key quantities or values of the instruments where these properties have a significant effect on the results. Before being placed into service, equipment (including that used for sampling) shall be calibrated or checked to establish that it meets the laboratory's specification requirements and complies with the relevant standard specifications. It shall be checked and/or calibrated before use.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992934MINORCLOSEDAC7101/4D5.2.3The laboratory has a detailed written procedure for calibration (including frequency of calibration) of digital systems in accordance with ASTM E 1951.

151738Auditor 0630-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States992934MINORCLOSEDAC7101/4D5.2.4Digital systems are calibrated in accordance with applicable laboratory procedure(s).

151829Auditor 0418-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States43441MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.2.3 Internal round robin programs are in place to compare testing personnel performing the same test/method, if required. (see Appendix B for frequency and requirements)

151829Auditor 0418-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States43441MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1ETABLE 1AC7101/3 Mechanical Testing

151829Auditor 0418-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States43442MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C12.2-e.The shelf life for the concentrated and diluted working reference materials is controlled.

151829Auditor 0418-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States43443MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.3Written procedures or computer programs, under revision control and (as applicable) Software Quality Assurance control, are issued and followed for all applicable tests.

151829Auditor 0418-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States43444MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.3Written procedures or computer programs, under revision control and (as applicable) Software Quality Assurance control, are issued and followed for all applicable tests.

151829Auditor 0418-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States43445MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/3CTABLE 2General Equipment Calibration Schedule

151829Auditor 0418-Aug-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States43446MINORCLOSEDAC7101/3C12.2.1.3For creep testing only, shifts in ambient temperature are accounted for in strain measurement.

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47161MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.1Figure 3 is completed and current.

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47161MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E3.8 Figure 3LABORATORY NAME:

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47162MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.2.1 The internal round robin program meets the established requirements.

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47162MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.2.2 Internal round robin programs are in place to compare testing equipment used for the same test/method, if required. (see Appendix B for frequency and requirements)

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47162MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1ETABLE 1AC7101/5 Hardness (Macro)

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47163MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C4.5Operators who read test machine dials or microscopically measure indentations shall be evaluated against other operators for consistency.

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47164MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C12.3.1Non-Optimum specimens, such as large parts which require special fixtures or parts of irregular geometry, may be used only for tests which require minimum limits only.

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47165MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.1.5Controlled, written procedure(s) exist for review and recording of calibration results. Lab review shall ensure calibrations are traceable to NIST or other sources as described in ISO 10012:2003 or ANSI Z540-1, for the entire range of use. If an outside agency performs calibration, they shall additionally be accredited to ISO17025 by test scope.

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47165MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/5C6.4A review of the calibration certificates by the QA function or the defined technical representative has been performed and documented.

152246Auditor 0916-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States47166MAJORCLOSEDAC7006G4.11.4-4.11.4.1The laboratory shall monitor the results to ensure that the corrective actions taken have been effective.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92811MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.2.5Lab shall have a written procedure for analysis of results and acceptance criteria.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92811MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E15.4.1Statistical analysis and correlation of the data shall be performed for both internal round robin testing and proficiency testing, if applicable. It is the host facilitys duty to provide a statistical evaluation of the data in the final report, if applicable.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92812MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E8.2Subcontractor evaluation is based on Nadcap accreditation, customer qualification list or at least 3 of the following (check all applicable):

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92813MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E8.3Access to subcontractor facilities is provided to the laboratory for quality audits if requested.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92813MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E8.4Applicable quality assurance requirements specified in the contract are transmitted to subcontractors.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92814MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E10.1.3 The calibration certificates document description(s) of equipment and operating range, including the precision of the instrument.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92814MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E10.1.4 The calibration certificates document traceability of primary standards and their accuracy.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92815MINORCLOSEDAC7101/5C10.3.2* When load, anvil, or indenter are changed (Prior to each test run, defined as testing of materials using the same equipment set-up while the machine is under the control of the same operator).

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92816MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.6Procedures are sufficiently detailed so that the test can be consistently repeated.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92817MINORCLOSEDAC7109/5E4.2Was sample preparation and testing done in compliance with procedures?

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92817MINORCLOSEDAC7109/5E9.2.2Mounting?

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92818MINORCLOSEDAC7109/5E10.1.1Is equipment used for dimensional measurement calibrated against calibrated stage micrometers and are calibrations documented? This could include filar eyepieces, image analysis systems, etc. NA if no dimensional measurements are made.

152430Auditor 0117-Jun-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedTaiwan92819MINORCLOSEDAC7109/5E3.2Does the supplier have at least two trained and, when required by customer, certified personnel to perform the required tests for the evaluations in the scope of this audit?(If the supplier has only one laboratory person it is acceptable for an external laboratory to be identified for coating evaluation in the absence of the laboratory person. This external laboratory must be Nadcap accredited to PRI AC7109/5).

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50521MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E5.3Nadcap will be notified of any QSD changes which might affect conformance to requirements for accreditation. (Form number: t-frm-11 Notification of change/request for revised certification)

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50522MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.5Test procedures reference testing specifications from which they are derived.

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50522MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.9Laboratory uses latest revision of applicable reference documents in accordance with 9.8 (implementation of revised documents).

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50522MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C3.1The laboratory has copies of applicable standards/methods.Describe below analysis procedures used. May make references to other laboratory documents or systems.

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50523MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E10.1.5 The calibration certificates identify the calibration procedure used.

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50524MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-e.identification of the method used;

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50524MINORCLOSEDAC7006G5.10.2.1-i.the test or calibration results with, where appropriate, the units of measurement;

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50524MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E14.2.1.4The Certificate includes the testing specification or procedure identification used, if not called out by the material specification. Any non-standard practices must be disclosed.

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50524MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.16Results are reported in required units of measure (e.g., U.S. Customary versus metric).

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50524MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1EF.20Test specification and/or procedure is documented (ref 14.2.1.4).

152557Auditor 101-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedAustralia50525MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C6.6Analytical reagents which take part in a reaction or end up in the analyzed sample, e.g., solvents and diluents, are of a quality necessary to ensure the integrity of the analysis results.

152570Auditor 0428-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States35761MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.1.5Controlled, written procedure(s) exist for review and recording of calibration results. Lab review shall ensure calibrations are traceable to NIST or other sources as described in ISO 10012:2003 or ANSI Z540-1, for the entire range of use. If an outside agency performs calibration, they shall additionally be accredited to ISO17025 by test scope.

152570Auditor 0428-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States35762MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.1.13Controlled, written procedure(s) exist for conversion of data to other units of measure or scale and rounding of data. Data shall be converted per an appropriate national standard (e.g. IEEE/ASTM SI-10), standard procedure (e.g. ASTM E140) Rounding shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E 29.

152570Auditor 0428-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States35762MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.3Written procedures or computer programs, under revision control and (as applicable) Software Quality Assurance control, are issued and followed for all applicable tests.

152570Auditor 0428-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States35762MAJORCLOSEDAC7101/2C8.2Rounding for acceptance to specification requirements is performed in accordance with ASTM E 29, Rounding Method.

152570Auditor 0428-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States35763MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1E9.1.9Controlled, written procedure(s) exist for documentation of records or results.

152570Auditor 0428-Jul-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States35763MINORCLOSEDAC7101/2C12.2-d.Solution reference materials are traceable to recognized standards agencies. (See paragraph 6.5 of this document.)

153130Auditor 1017-Nov-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States31831MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1F2.3Procedure(s) are used to ensure Nadcap notification in accordance with NIP 7-04: Nadcap will be notified of any changes to the content on form number t-frm-11 Notification of change/request for revised certification.

153130Auditor 1017-Nov-14REACCREDCertificate IssuedUnited States31832MINORCLOSEDAC7101/1F11.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, procedures are used to ensure a minimum of three RETESTS per NON-CONFORMING TEST-RESULT are performed and reported.

153130Auditor 1017-Nov-14REACCREDCertificate