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AUDIT CRITERIA
Revised 06-Feb-2017
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Warrendale, PA 15086-7527 Superseding AC7126 Rev. B
Nadcap
AUDIT CRITERIA FOR
CONVENTIONAL MACHINING AS A SPECIAL PROCESS
(HOLEMAKING, BROACHING, TURNING, MILLING, GRINDING, EDGE TREATMENT)
1. SCOPE
These Audit Criteria are intended for use to survey a facility seeking
accreditation by Nadcap for Conventional Machining as a Special
Process (CMSP) processes. These criteria are supplemented by
process Audit Criteria for specific machining processes to be
accredited.
2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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The Supplier shall forward the following to the assigned auditor at least
30 days prior to the scheduled audit (in English, unless otherwise
agreed between auditor and Supplier)
2.2.1.1 Did the Auditee make a copy of their completed self-audit available to YES NO
the auditor at least 30 days prior to the audit date - utilizing the version
of the checklist(s) applicable to this audit?
Compliance Assessment Guidance (CAG): Nadcap recommends the
following:
Self-audit to be performed 90- 120 days prior to the scheduled audit. In
the event of a checklist(s) revision, a 90-day notification is required to
allow sufficient time for compliance. An audit against the changes is
acceptable if it supplements the existing self-audit -therefore together
meeting the expectation to utilize the version of the checklist applicable
to the scheduled audit
2.2.1.2 For each question in the checklist, has the Supplier identified where the YES NO
means of compliance or evidence* of compliance may be found.
(* procedure, checklist, physical location of evidence, etc.)
2.2.1.3 Does the self-audit include job audits as required by the Task Group? YES NO
CAG: The CMSP Task Group requires that one job audit per relevant
Subscriber per checklist shall be completed.
The Supplier shall provide for an in-briefing with the auditor. Key
members of the applicant’s staff should attend the in-briefing so the
audit purpose, methods, and assessment processes can be discussed.
Working space for the auditor with desks or tables, chairs, telephone,
etc. shall be made available. Clerical, typing and reproduction services
are to be provided, as required. This is not a full time assignment.
PRI Staff or the Task Group may, after review of the audit report,
require additional information or may find cause to issue additional
findings.
The CMSP Task Group may, upon review, change the auditors’
determination of a finding or observation.
A minimum of two job audits are normally required for each checklist. If
there are multiple methods checked for a given checklist, then at least
one job audit is performed per method. If there is a satellite audit, then
two job audits per checklist are performed at the satellite location
unless otherwise arranged with the staff engineer.
When any of the above are not available, a completed production job
may be audited; the expectation is that it is of a recent production job.
The auditor will still audit the set-up, tools, fixtures, parameters,
operators, etc. by simulating the job without any material at the
machine.
3. SUPPLIER INFORMATION
NOTE: *Only information not contained in eAuditNet shall be recorded.
Attach the drawing or detailed list defining the equipment used for
processing those parts for which Nadcap accreditation is sought
Auditing/Certifying Agency Audit Criteria Certificate Issue Date Certificate Expiration Date
4.1 During the course of the audit, was compliance with the existing YES NO
quality system demonstrated?
4.2 For re-accreditation audits, are corrective actions from previous audit YES NO NA
findings implemented?
CAG: NA only applies if there have been no Nadcap audit findings in
the previous CMSP audit or if this is an initial audit.
5.1.1 Does the Supplier have a procedure detailing how to assure YES NO
Customer requirements for controlled machining operations are met?
CAG: All Suppliers shall determine during contract review if the
machining needs to be controlled and if it needs to be qualified. If the
given Customers have requirements on how to qualify their parts, the
procedure shall meet those requirements.
5.1.3 Does the Supplier have the required revision(s) of the Customer YES NO
specifications?
5.2.1 Does the Supplier have a procedure to assure that prior to YES NO
implementing any changes to process parameters or Customer
approved documents, that the changes are 1) internally reviewed to
determine if a new substantiation is required, 2) maintained as
records even if only administrative, 3) submitted to the Customer if
needed, 4) approved by the Customer if needed?
CAG: The Supplier must define their system. In addition, if there are
any Customer requirements they must also be incorporated into the
procedure. Also, the auditor is to verify the system by investigating a
process that was changed or if no changes have been made verify
that personnel are aware of the procedure.
6. CONTROL OF SUB-CONTRACTORS
6.1 Does the Supplier have a procedure detailing the process to sub- YES NO
contract machining which ensures any sub-contracted CMSP
processes still meet the Customer requirements?
CAG: Even if no machining is sub-contracted, this shall be
documented.
6.2.1 Are facilities used for sub-contracted machining processes approved YES NO
per Customer requirements, by either the Customer or by the Supplier
if the Customer has delegated that authority?
CAG: The Supplier must have objective evidence that they have been
delegated the authority to approve subcontractors for machining if the
subcontractor does not have direct Customer approval.
6.2.2 Has the Supplier documented flow down of Customer requirements YES NO
including if applicable the latest copy of Customer specifications to
any sub tier Suppliers?
6.2.3 When sub-Suppliers are used for any portion of a process is the YES NO
process data reviewed and approved?
CAG: The data shall be reviewed by authorized individuals as defined
by the Supplier or if applicable the Customer.
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7.1.2 Are tool and abrasive suppliers/manufacturers approved per the YES NO
Supplier’s procedure and any additional Customer requirements?
7.1.3 Is there a procedure to ensure that non-standard tools, if used, are YES NO NA
procured to the correct revision of the drawings?
CAG: NA is applicable if no non-standard tools are used.
7.1.5 Does the tool and abrasive procurement procedure ensure that new YES NO
and re-ground tools are in Compliance to the purchase order and/or
Customer requirements?
CAG: Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is one method but not the only
method. However, verifying the CoC may be required by some
Customers.
7.1.6 Is there a procedure assuring that any foreseen changes to Customer YES NO NA
approved cutting tools are communicated in advance to their effective
date to the Supplier by their tool vendors, when required by the
Customer?
CAG: NA applies if there are no Customer requirements.
7.2.1 Is there a cutting tool control procedure that assures only the correct YES NO
cutting tools and abrasives are issued to the workstation?
CAG: For indexable inserts the Task Group expectation is that there is
documentation for the operator to define their use. One insert edge is
considered equal to one cutting tool and does not need to be tracked
unless it is used for more than one part.
7.2.2 If particular cutting tools / abrasives (tool types, tool materials, YES NO NA
coating, etc.) are prohibited by the Customer, is this documented and
followed?
CAG: NA applies only if none of the Customer have prohibited specific
tools.
7.2.3 Is there a change management control procedure for cutting tool YES NO NA
drawings?
CAG: NA, if only standard catalogue tools are used
7.2.4 Is there a person or function responsible for cutting tool and abrasive YES NO
compliance to Customer requirements?
CAG: This shall be explicitly documented such as in a procedure or
job description.
7.2.5 Do tool drawings identify all critical characteristics, including cutting YES NO NA
tool material and regrind limits (where applicable)?
CAG: NA is permitted if no tool drawings are used.
7.3.1 Is there a procedure to assure that worn cutting tools and abrasives YES NO
are dispositioned (either disposed of or reconditioned) and not
inadvertently re-used?
CAG: If the wear is not easily visible on a used insert cutting edge, it
is necessary to have a method to prevent improper reuse of a given
edge.
7.5.2 Are the reconditioning criteria and requirements incorporated into the YES NO
purchase requirements/drawings and verified?
CAG: The Supplier shall flow down the requirements and verify tools
are reground to the original geometry and/or the specific requirements
from the Subscriber, e.g. max number of times or length.
7.5.3 Does the Supplier have a procedure for approving sources for cutting YES NO
tool reconditioning?
7.5.4 Are cutting tool reconditioning sources approved per the Supplier's YES NO
procedure?
8.1.4 When required by the Customer, does the Supplier assure changes in YES NO NA
the composition of Customer approved cutting fluid are communicated
to them by their cutting fluid vendors/manufacturers?
CAG: NA is applicable if there is no Customer requirement
8.1.5 Does the Supplier verify the requirements, including all Customer YES NO
requirements, for cutting fluids have been met prior to their release for
production use?
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8.2.1 Is there a procedure for cutting fluid maintenance that covers the YES NO
necessary elements for the cutting fluid(s) in use, including frequency
of testing and storage?
Filtration
8.2.2 Does the procedure for cutting fluid maintenance meet manufacturer’s YES NO
recommendations and if applicable any Customer requirements?
9. EQUIPMENT
9.1.1 Does the Supplier have a procedure for equipment qualification, YES NO
including re-qualification intervals, and does it meet Customer
requirements where applicable?
9.1.2 Are there procedures in place to assure equipment is re-qualified after YES NO
maintenance to any spindle, axis drive, or monitoring systems before
the equipment is returned to production?
9.1.4 Are there procedures or templates detailing how to test the YES NO NA
functionality of each monitor/alarm system function?
CAG: This may apply to alarms on cutting fluid, spindle speed, etc. in
addition to process monitoring system alarms. Refer to CMSP
Handbook Appendix A.
9.1.5 Does the procedure identify which gages do not require calibration, YES NO
i.e. reference-only gages, and how they are to be identified?
CAG: Gages/readouts that are used by the operator to set process
parameters or to set alarm limits must be calibrated. Gages/readouts
associated with machine function (e.g. lubrication levels) need not be
calibrated. Gages either shall be marked or proceduralized as to
being reference only.
9.1.6 Are tool wear measurement devices included as part of the Supplier’s YES NO NA
approved calibration system?
CAG: NA applies if tool wear measurements are not required.
Lubrication procedure
Cleanliness procedure
9.2.2 Where unique Supplier or Customer requirements exist, does the YES NO NA
maintenance training program include the specifics for CMSP
machine maintenance?
CAG. NA applies where unique Supplier or Customer requirements do
not exist.
9.2.3 Are records maintained for all maintenance actions, preventive and YES NO
otherwise, for each machine and cutting fluid system?
9.2.4 Are cutting fluid Pressure or Flow levels evaluated as part of YES NO
preventive maintenance (P/M) or equipment calibration?
CAG: If there is a required cutting fluid pressure or flow this must be
validated at least annually. If flood is permitted, then a visual
inspection during P/M is sufficient.
10.1 Does evidence exist to show workstation audits for CMSP have been YES NO
performed in accordance with the Supplier's procedures and any
Customer requirements?
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11.1 Does a procedure exist for notifying the Customer of deviations to YES NO
Customer requirements?
11.3 Does the Supplier have a procedure requiring that operators are to YES NO
notify the authorized personnel and cease machining if any unusual
appearance of part, tool, or chip occurs?
CAG: The procedure defines how the operator is to report unusual
process conditions and who has responsibility to disposition it. This
procedure must encompass all process deviations defined by
Customers’ requirements. “Authorized personnel” is as defined by the
Customer or if there is no Customer definition a person with the
correct training as defined by the Supplier.
11.4 Is there a procedure describing how Special Cause Events are to be YES NO
handled, and is it consistent with any Customer requirements?
11.5 Are Special Cause Events managed per internal procedures and YES NO
specific Customer requirements, including evaluation/disposition of
the hardware? Verify consistency with Customer requirements.
11.6 Does the Supplier have a procedure that assures the functionality of YES NO
the machine is thoroughly checked and, if necessary, restored after a
Special Cause Event and prior to the restart of production?
12.1 Are there training procedures that assure personnel performing YES NO
Conventional Machining as a Special Process and associated quality
and test functions are qualified to perform assigned tasks and is this
per Customer requirements for any specific processes which are in
the scope of accreditation?
CAG: There may be two types of training, operator qualification
training and additional Customer specified content.
12.3 Does the Supplier have a procedure defining the circumstance for the YES NO
loss of operator qualification?
CAG: This applies to general operator qualification as well as any
Customer specific requirements.
12.5 Does the Supplier have a system to assure periodic training and YES NO
qualification (where required) are performed at the required intervals?
CAG: There shall be a system to initiate the training. Relying on
memory is not adequate. Examples of systems include gage recall
systems, calendar reminders, etc.
12.6 Does training include all personnel referenced per the Customer YES NO
requirements?
CAG: Some Customer training requirements apply to personnel other
than operators, e.g. process engineers, inspectors and quality
engineers.
13.4 Is there an approval process for new and modified programs? YES NO
13.5 Is new or changed program validation (1st piece) approved by Quality YES NO
and maintained for record purposes?
13.6 Is a backup of all programs done on a timely basis (at least once per YES NO
month or other interval if approved by the Customer) and are back-
ups in a secure location?
14. REWORK
14.1 Is there a procedure for performing rework and is it consistent with YES NO
Customer requirements?
CAG: Rework either shall be done per the original approved process,
an optional approved rework process, or approved on a case by case
basis by the Customer.
15.1 If testing (e.g. metallography, fluid chemistry, etc.) is required by the YES NO NA
Customer, is it performed by a Customer approved source?
CAG: The scope of this testing also includes nondestructive testing
including, but not limited to nital etch, temper etch, penetrant testing,
magnetic particle inspection, eddy current testing, and Barkhausen
Noise effect inspection.