NADCAP Special Process Accreditation
Audit readiness for NADCAP, the aerospace and defense industry's accreditation program for special processes. We prepare heat treating, welding, and electronics operations against the audit criteria prime contractors require: AC7102, AC7110, and AC7120.
Get a Quote for NADCAPOur Certification Process
One proven eight-step path, from kick-off to certification award, applied to every standard we support.
- Step 1
Kick-off Meeting
Alignment with management, process owners, and HODs on scope, objectives, and a realistic certification timeline.
- Step 2
Gap Analysis
A review of your current systems, processes, and records against the requirements of the applicable standard(s).
- Step 3
Training & Awareness
Structured training on the standard's requirements, and any sector-specific tools, for management and staff.
- Step 4
Documentation Development
Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions, and supporting formats and records, built around your actual processes.
- Step 5
Implementation Support
Hands-on rollout across every function (production, design, HR, stores, and more) with real records generated along the way.
- Step 6
Internal Audit
Internal auditor training, a full internal audit, and closure of nonconformities ahead of the certification audit.
- Step 7
Management Review
Facilitation of the Management Review Meeting (MRM) and implementation of its outputs.
- Step 8
Certification Audit Support
On-site support through Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessment visits, closure of findings, and certification award.
Standards We Cover
Request a quote for any standard below and we'll follow up with a tailored scope.
NADCAP Audit Criteria
NADCAP AC7102 (Heat Treating)
Audit criteria for heat treating, covering furnace pyrometry, process control, and hardness and conductivity testing.
NADCAP AC7110 (Welding)
Audit criteria for welding and brazing, covering procedure control, welder qualification, and weld inspection.
NADCAP AC7120 (Electronics)
Audit criteria for circuit card assemblies, covering soldering, coating, assembly, and final testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NADCAP?
NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is an industry-managed accreditation for special processes such as heat treating, welding, and electronics. It is administered by the Performance Review Institute (PRI), and many aerospace primes require it of their suppliers.
Do we need AS9100 before NADCAP?
NADCAP audits your special processes rather than your whole quality system. Suppliers without an accepted quality system certification such as AS9100 are typically also audited against AC7004, the NADCAP quality system checklist, which is why many clients pursue AS9100 and NADCAP together.
Ready to get certified?
Tell us where you are today and which standard you're working towards. We'll recommend the right path and a realistic timeline.