Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is an industry-managed program that aims to improve the quality and consistency of processes used in aerospace and defense manufacturing. It provides a standardized approach to accreditation for various special processes, such as welding, heat treating, and non-destructive testing, ensuring that suppliers meet stringent quality requirements. Nadcap accreditation is recognized by major aerospace and defense companies, fostering trust and efficiency in supply chain management.
NAS 412 and Nadcap are not the same, but they are related. NAS 412 is a standard developed by the National Aerospace Standards (NAS) that outlines quality assurance requirements for aerospace manufacturing processes, while Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is a program that provides accreditation for aerospace suppliers, ensuring compliance with various industry standards, including NAS 412. In essence, companies may seek Nadcap accreditation to demonstrate compliance with NAS 412 among other standards.
The Fastener Training Institute™ (FTI) and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) partnered to present a week-long training program in Cleveland in July 19-23, 2010 for fastener distributors and manufacturers on manufacturing processes, consensus standards and quality control.