Primary control methods in place at Cyclone include vigorous LEAN and SPC programs, formal manufacturing and service process control as well as proactive supplier and subcontractor control. We believe in problem presentation, detection and correction, which keeps problematic issues that actually occur to a minimum. Components undergo rigid in-process and final inspection procedures, including highly advanced NDT methods (X-ray fluoroscopy, ultrasound testing and fluorescent-penetrate crack detection), in addition to conventional conductivity and metallographic tests. Cyclone implements quality standards in full accordance with MIL-Q-9858A and ISO-9001. The Cyclone plant is ISO 9001 qualified.
Cyclone also has a NADCAP accreditation. NADCAP is an industry managed program run by the Performance Review Institute; www.pri-network.org. Cyclone’s OEM customers such as Boeing require this accreditation. Cyclone has been audited and is certified for five different special processes which include: Heat Treatment (Merit Award); NDT; Chemical Processing (Merit Award); Composites; and Welding.
Cyclone's Quality Requirement Qualifications and Certifications include:
- NADCAP Heat Treating
- NADCAP Composite
- NADCAP Chemical Processing
- NADCAP NDT
- AS-9100 -2000
- MIL-Q-9859A, Quality Program Requirements
- MIL-I-45208A, Inspection System Requirements
- MIL-STD-45662A, Calibration System Requirements
- MIL-STD-1520C, Corrective Action & Disposition of Non-Conforming Material
- MIL-STD-410E, Non-Destructive Testing Personnel Qualification Certification
- ISO-9001, Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production and Services
- ISO-9001, Rev. A - Advanced Quality Systems Approval
- Israel Civil Aviation Authority - Aircraft Repair Station
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) System Approval – Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems
