TPI July 2013

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Specialist Nadcap accreditation for welding Fine Tubes, a manufacturer of precision metal tubing, has been recognised for its on-going commitment to quality and continual processes improvement by receiving the latest Nadcap Accreditation for Welding. of the whole weld mill and technical teams.” superior special processes. Companies such as Fine Tubes work hard to obtain this status and they should be justifiably proud of it. PRI is proud to support continual improvement in the aerospace industry by helping companies such as Fine Tubes be successful and we look forward to continuing to assist the industry moving forward.”

Specifically, the Nadcap accreditation allows Fine Tubes to conduct longitudinal fusion welding of tubes and entitles the company to appear on the Quality Manufacturers List. Mr Eatwell added, “Fine Tubes are now on the Nadcap accredited special process list for welding – joining our heat treating and NDE qualifications. Quality is at the foundation of all our operations and this will help to cement customer confidence in our tube welding processes as we aim to exceed industry standards.” Joe Pinto, vice president and chief operating officer at the Performance ReviewInstitute, commented, “Achieving Nadcap accreditation is not easy: it is one of the ways in which the aerospace industry identifies those who excel at manufacturing quality product through

In meeting the stringent requirements of Nadcap accreditation, Fine Tubes has demonstrated its commitment to achieving the highest quality standards by satisfying customer requirements and industry specifications. “Fine Tubes continually strives to enhance its special processes. Thus, in achieving this high-status accreditation, we have improved various areas of our welding procedures,” explained Rob Eatwell, quality assurance manager at Fine Tubes. “The process controls were consolidated and formalised into documented PCMs which generated a formal approval process for weld mill operators and inspectors. This has led to improved training and awareness

Fine Tubes has a fully integrated facility for the manufacture and the research and development of high quality precision tubes in seamless, welded, and welded and drawn forms. The company manufactures high precision tubes in stainless steel, nickel, titanium and zirconium alloys, and the standards and specifications for these tubes and coils are extremely high, aimed at applications in the most hostile operating environments.

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