AS9100:D Certified Composite Manufacturing
As an AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified composite manufacturing company, quality and customer satisfaction are absolute priorities at ACP Composites.
AS9100:D Quality for Composite Manufacturing
At ACP Composites, quality isn’t just what we deliver: it’s what we believe in, commit to, and instill as a foundational belief throughout our company. It is a mentality and ethic deeply rooted in our company values and is an essential contributing factor to our continued growth and success.
We foster a company-wide, quality-focused attitude that is present in all that we do, and strive to meet not only your requirements but also ACP Composites’ rigorous quality standards.
We value your reputation as highly as we value our own.
Quality Assurance in Composite Manufacturing
Achieving and maintaining a high level of quality throughout the production process is critical to delivering composites with desired performance qualities or specifications. As an AS9100:D-certified composite manufacturing company, our rigid and thorough quality assurance programs help our customers feel confident in the work we provide. Our facility employs the following quality assurance procedures and standards as part of our AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications for composite manufacturing. It is critical to deliver composites with desired performance qualities or specifications.
- First Article Inspection (FAI) Reports
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Reports
- Certificate of Conformance
- Manufacturing Process Traceability
- Document Control Systems
- Job Review & Process Set-Up Controls
- Document Inspection Plans & Procedures
- Non-Conforming Material/Tool Control
- NIST Certified Calibration
As a part of ACP Composites’ standing as an AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 composite manufacturer, our experienced team utilizes the advantages of cutting-edge inspection equipment and services to ensure a quality composite product is delivered on time, every time.
We review, document, and improve all processes with exhaustive attention to detail, giving our valued customers additional assurance that ACP Composites operates at the highest possible standards. That foundational belief is evident from our facility floor all the way through to our C-Suite personnel.
Our dedicated quality inspection centers are all equipped with the most advanced calibration, measuring, and inspection equipment available to the industry. These modern inspection tools are used throughout all stages of production, guaranteeing high-quality composite manufacturing from start to finish.
Our Quality Policy
ACP Composites is committed to providing products and services of the highest possible quality through:
- Understanding our customers’ expectations
- Consistently meeting or exceeding those expectations
- Providing timely delivery of products and services
- Deploying innovative quality techniques and continual improvement at all levels of the company
Dedicating ourselves to achieving customer satisfaction and customer support excellence.
How AS9100:D Certification Enhances the Composite Manufacturing Process
At ACP Composites, our AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications are interwoven throughout our facility and are present at every stage of the composite manufacturing workflow. From incoming material inspection through the final curing, machining, assembly, and finishing process, each step followed rigid, documented, and repeatable protocols designed to reduce variability and improve quality. All key composite manufacturing processes, like tooling setups and curing cycles, are controlled and monitored closely by trained technicians with decades of combined experience. This process ensures consistent fiber-to-resin ratio, mechanical properties, and cosmetic appearances in all composites manufactured by ACP Composites. All parts are backed by standardized work instructions and covered by a strict change-control process, promising predictable and expected outcomes whether we are producing first article prototypes or pushing through high-volume production runs.
Traceability, Verification, & Continual Improvement
Composite manufacturing, although established, is still a quickly evolving industry with new materials, applications, and standards to adhere to. AS9100 certification strengthens how ACP Composites manages traceability and quality verification for these unique projects with demanding end uses. Each production lot is linked to material batches, operator records, equipment calibrations, and various inspection checkpoints throughout the production process. This results in clear visibility to both ACP Composites and the customer, showcasing the dedication that goes into becoming a top composite manufacturing company. With supplemental in-process inspections and final CMM verifications, all composite components and parts are verified against customer specifications.
ROMER Absolute ArmTM is a portable, all-purpose 3D measuring arm equipped with an integrated RS4 laser scanner and Hexagon Metrology Software.
More than a metrology tool, the ROMER Absolute ArmTM can capture precise measurements either by touch-probing or laser scanner.
This complete measuring system can capture 3D data points on a variety of surfaces and has a 3 ft. arm capable of measuring up to a 10 ft. diameter, with an accuracy of ± .001”.
The CMM Machine can easily and repeatedly inspect, measure and scan with extreme accuracy. Precise measurements of the X, Y, and Z coordinates are generated by a touch probe and are capable of measuring up to 24 in. x 48 in. dimensions with an accuracy of ± .0001″ to ± .00005”.
With Nikon Metrology Software, our skilled technicians can achieve real-time verification and inspect-to-print, monitor process control, analyze process variables, solve production problems, verify tooling and document quality, all in a single system.
The X-Ray Inspection Cabinet is a non-destructive testing method that provides real-time imaging using x-rays to detect potential inconsistencies and defects in parts up to 24 in. x 24 in.