Supplier Quality Plant
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TITLE: SUPPLIER QUALITY FLOWDOWN DOCUMENT
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1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
This document establishes the minimum quality system requirements for external providers (will be referred to as
“supplier”-s throughout the remainder of this document) to ensure that purchased products, materials and services meet the required quality level for the Howmet business. The business is comprised of businesses within the Howmet group of companies.
This document supersedes and replaces all prior Supplier Control Manual (SCM) flow down documents
(including, but not limited to: SCM 104, SCM 501, SCM 502, SCM 503, and SCM 504). When Howmet purchase order requirements differ from those defined herein, the purchase order requirements shall prevail. The order of precedence shall be:
1.1 Purchase order or contractual agreement (excluding this document); 1.2 Applicable purchaser’s drawing;
1.3 Specifications referenced on drawings;
1.4 This document;
1.5 Specifications referenced in this document.
The requirements of this document are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organizations doing business with Howmet operations, regardless of the type, size, or product provided. Exclusions or Exceptions - Exclusions or exceptions to these requirements shall be submitted in writing and accepted in writing by the Howmet Procurement and Supplier Quality Assurance organizations. Verbal authorizations shall not be permitted. Requirements that cannot be applied due to the nature of an organization and its product will be considered for exclusion, providing such exclusions do not affect the organization’s ability or responsibility to provide product that meets Howmet and regulatory requirements. Suppliers shall contact Howmet Procurement to obtain Supplier Exception Request form 700.004.001F04 to formally submit any exception requests. Notification of Changes - The Supplier shall notify the Howmet facility procurement representative of changes that affect the operational proficiency of a facility; alterations in upper management or organization restructuring; alterations in the business name, location or ownership; processing capabilities, and any other pertinent changes that could hinder the capacity to conduct customary business activities or the quality of products and services. The Supplier shall immediately notify Howmet when the status of their required approvals and/or certifications, or the approvals or certifications of their sub-tiers have changed or been revoked. (Also, see Change Management under 8. Process Control, below.)
Confidentiality - The supplier shall treat all product(s), material, and specification(s) received from Howmet as confidential in nature. Depending on the type of product or process, suppliers may be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement prior to doing business with Howmet. No Howmet or Howmet customer material is to be viewed or provided to subcontractors without prior written authorization from Howmet. BUSINESS OPERATING PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT #:
700.004.001
REVISION #:
019
RELEASE DATE:
12/2/2021 *N00514565*
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Right of Entry - Howmet, Howmet customers, and regulatory authorities reserve the right of access to all the applicable areas of the facility, at any level of the supply chain involved in the order, and to all applicable records, and to perform audits and/or inspections at the Supplier’s and/or supplier’s subcontractor’s facility, when necessary to determine and verify the quality of contracted work, records, and product. All supplier material, records, routers, inspection, and test facilities shall be subject to review. Suppliers shall provide equipment, facility and necessary personnel for all on-site verifications of contract/purchase order compliance. (Also, see Right of Entry in 6. Control of Purchases below.)
Howmet Plant to Howmet Plant Orders – The supplying facility shall process product and /or material in accordance with their own Quality System and internal procedures, which have been assessed for compliance to Howmet requirements through the Howmet peer audit process. 2. SPECIFICATIONS:
Supplier shall reference the Howmet Supplier Website: https://www.howmet.com/bu-supplier-information/ for a listing of applicable internal and external specifications, forms, and pertinent documents. 3. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
All suppliers that provide product, materials and services shall be responsible for maintaining quality system compliance to the applicable quality system requirements defined below in Table A. An additional explanation of Type of Suppliers can be found in Table B at the end of this document. Suppliers shall be certified/registered and receive routine system evaluations by their certification body or be subject to periodic compliance audits by Howmet or a Howmet-approved 3rd party at the supplier’s expense. Table A
Supplier Type (see Appendix B for definition
of supplier types)
Certification Required
Brokers / Traders, Component Suppliers, and
Pass-Thru Distributors
ISO 9001 or completion of General Assessment Checklist 710.006.001F01, at a minimum.
Distributors AS/EN/JISQ, ISO 9001 or completion of General Assessment Checklist 710.006.001F01, at a minimum
Laboratory / Test Facility ISO/IEC 17025 and/or AC7101 (Nadcap) (AC7004) 3D Structured Light: NADCAP AC7130/4
Out-Plant Services For Aerospace products: AS/EN/JISQ 9100 Non-Aerospace products: ISO 9001 or completion of General Assessment Checklist 710.006.001F01, at a minimum
Quality Support Services ISO 9001, completion of General Assessment Checklist 710.006.001F01, or an industry equivalent standard Raw Materials & Process Materials suppliers ISO 9001 or an industry equivalent standard Special Process suppliers
(see section 6.0 for definition of a Special Process supplier and additional requirements)
For Aerospace products: AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or meet the requirements of SAE AS9003. Compliance to AS9003 is demonstrated by satisfactory audit to National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) AC7004. Non-Aerospace products: ISO 9001 or completion of General Assessment Checklist 710.006.001F01, at a minimum
BUSINESS OPERATING PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT #:
700.004.001
REVISION #:
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RELEASE DATE:
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Tooling Suppliers ISO 9001 or completion of General Assessment Checklist 710.006.001F01, at a minimum.
Suppliers are required to provide evidence of a certificate of registration from an IAF accredited Certification Registration Body to the industry standard listed above. Suppliers are required to notify Howmet Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) of any changes regarding quality system certification(s). This includes additional certifications awarded, certification suspensions, and mergers and acquisitions. Quality Certifications include, but are not limited to, AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, AS 9003 and TS 16949. Suppliers must submit to Howmet Supplier Quality a copy of the renewed certificate within 60 days of the certification expiration date. Suppliers that have not submitted a renewed certificate within 60 days of expiration date will be temporarily removed from the Howmet Approved Supplier List and will not receive new Purchase Orders until a renewed certificate has been submitted. If a renewed certificate is not available at the time of expiration Suppliers can submit a letter from their registrar or a copy of the audit report indicating certification requirements have been met. To submit Quality Certifications or provide notification of changes, e-mail all documentation to Howmet SQA at
mailto:******************@******.***
4. DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION CONTROL:
It is the supplier’s responsibility to conduct timely reviews and incorporate the latest engineering specifications and drawings, including end customer specifications. The appropriate revision level of the Howmet technical specification(s) stipulated in the Howmet purchase order shall be incorporated within 30 days, or as otherwise specified, from the "Issued" date of the related "Table of Contents" in which the specification(s) is listed. (Refer to Note 1 below). All product and material arriving at the Howmet purchasing facility immediately following incorporation of the specification and the supplier/ Howmet agreed upon effectivity date shall be configured to the appropriate specification revision level. Select specifications and the “Table of Contents” with specification revision levels are located on the Supplier Quality Website at https://www.howmet.com/bu-supplier-information/. The supplier shall be responsible for verifying that all specifications are current prior to use.
Table B
Specification Type Specification Name Specification Type
Specification Name
AC Specifications Advanced Core Manual MS Specification Mono-Shell Manual CM Specifications Cleaning Manual PM Specifications Process Materials Manual CD Specifications Coating Manual SR Specifications Shell Room Manual CP Specifications Core Manual TB Specifications Test Bar Manual MC Specifications Crucible Manual WM Specifications Wax Manual DS Specifications DS Manual TM Specifications Tooling Manual HAA Specifications Aluminum Alloy
Manual
HA Specifications Alloy Manual PC Product Criteria MP Specifications Ti-Ingot Technical
Manual
AI Activity Instructions
Various Customer Specifications Various Customer B/Ps and Drawings
BUSINESS OPERATING PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT #:
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Note 1: For the current revision level/date of a Howmet specification, refer to the appropriate Table of Contents
(referenced above) on the Supplier Quality Website. Locate a specification by associating the first two digits of the specification number to the appropriate Howmet specification manual; i.e., specification AC 1100 would be found in the Advanced Core manual. This web page does not contain copies of any of the specifications listed on Howmet's website, as many are deemed proprietary and require non-disclosure agreements (NDA) prior to release. Contact the Procurement representative listed on the Howmet purchase order to obtain a copy of a Howmet specification.
Note 2: For those specifications and/or manuals in table B that are in bold italics, Howmet will continue to list the revision level and/or revision date on the purchase order. 5. ETHICS:
Howmet is committed to dealing fairly with its suppliers. Howmet will emphasize competition, without discrimination or deception, in a manner consistent with long-lasting relationships. Howmet will purchase all equipment, supplies, and services based on merit. Howmet suppliers and subcontractors will be treated with fairness and integrity. It is important that every supplier implement these same ethical standards within their company and shall make employees aware of the importance of ethical behavior. Suppliers and subcontractors are expected to adhere to the same high standards of behavior and excellence consistent with Howmet's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct, policies, or any applicable laws or regulations. Only suppliers or subcontractors providing products or services to Howmet tied to US Government or Defense programs that exceed $5.5M annually and last more than 120 days shall have a documented ethics program in place and implemented within their company in compliance with FAR clause 52.203-13. Typically, an ethics program is only required for tooling, core or special alloy suppliers meeting the minimum annual sales and duration criteria. This requirement is found in "Howmet PURCHASE ORDER SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS & CONDTIONS FOR ORDERS UNDER U.S. GOVERNMENT PRIME CONTRACTORS". When an ethics program is required, it should contain commitment from top management, a formal ethics training program and a method to report unethical issues anonymously and without consequences. This method may, at supplier discretion, be set up through an independent agency, through calls to a Howmet representative, or through an internal system. Suppliers shall submit a copy of their company's ethics policy to Howmet procurement for review and approval. New suppliers have 90 days to develop their ethics policy. 6. CONTROL OF PURCHASES:
Flow down of Requirements –The supplier shall have a process in place to flow down Howmet requirements to sub-tier suppliers. When applicable, the supplier shall ensure that any Howmet requirements that are associated to items that are procured or outsourced in order to meet a Howmet purchase order are flowed down to the applicable sub-tier suppliers.
Special Processes - When special processes are outsourced, the supplier shall only utilize Howmet and Howmet’s customer-designated Approved Suppliers. If the purchase order does not specify the sub-tier supplier to be used, the Howmet Procurement or site Quality representative shall be contacted to obtain a list of approved sources, including Howmet customer approved sources. BUSINESS OPERATING PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT #:
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HOWMET CORPORATION.
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Special Processes are those processes and services that have the potential to directly influence the quality of products manufactured by Howmet and whose conformance to contract requirements cannot be fully determined upon receiving inspection. These processes may require a demonstration of operator or equipment capability or proficiency, and require special controls for monitoring, per specifications. Special Processes include the following: 6.1 Chemical Processing (including core/shell removal and grain etching) 6.2 Coatings
6.3 Composites
6.4 Thermal Processing (including heat treatment, brazing, and HIP) 6.5 Materials Testing Laboratory Services
6.6 Non-Destructive Testing
6.7 Non-conventional Machining and Surface Enhancement 6.8 Welding
6.9 Conventional Machining as a Special Process
Note: Exception to Nadcap certification requirements may be granted for special processes of non-aerospace parts.
Right of Entry – The supplier shall include right-of-entry provision in any subcontract. These provisions shall allow the supplier, its customers, and regulatory agencies to determine and verify the quality of work, records, and material at any place, including the plant of the subcontractor. (Also, see Right of Entry in 1. General Requirements above.)
Control of Confidential Information – The supplier shall establish nondisclosure agreements with subcontractors that receive or process Howmet product, blueprints or specifications, confidential proprietary technical data or other Howmet intellectual property prior to doing business with them. Control of sub-suppliers – The supplier shall apply appropriate controls to its direct and sub-tier suppliers
(external providers) to ensure that requirements are met. Counterfeit Parts - Supplier shall maintain an effective Prevention and Control of Counterfeit Parts program using AS6174 and other applicable prevention and control of counterfeit parts program standard/ specifications as information and guidelines. The program shall include the training of appropriate persons in the awareness and prevention of counterfeit parts. If potential latent counterfeit parts are determined, a written notice to Howmet Quality Management and Procurement Representative is required within 24 hours of discovery. 7. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANNING:
Quality Planning – For new projects and/or programs with Howmet, the supplier shall engage in effective quality planning that embodies critical concepts of defect prevention and continuous improvement, i.e. contract review, resource planning, early change management, cost reduction, etc. Project/program management timelines shall be used to track critical project/program events, key dates, and assigned responsibilities. Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) - When invoked by the Purchase Order, APQP activities will be planned and carried out in accordance with AIAG industry standards or Howmet APQP procedures (as specified in the Purchase Order.)
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DOCUMENT #:
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Key Product and Process Characteristics – A key characteristic is an attribute or output of a product or manufacturing process that has a significant influence on product fit, performance, service life, or manufacturability. At a minimum, the supplier shall identify the characteristics defined in Appendix A as key for those products / processes they supply and/or perform. These key characteristics shall be flowed down to sub- tier supplier(s). Suppliers shall identify these characteristics as key in the control plan. (See Appendix A - Preliminary Key Process Characteristics Index.). The use of statistical techniques may be required for identified critical key product characteristics. Howmet specifications will determine when statistical techniques are required. Control Plans – A detailed control plan (or equivalent method) shall be documented to record the 1) inspection plan for a part to ensure that all engineering drawing characteristics and notes are subject to inspection or control, 2) controls used within a process to ensure process parameters and process related characteristics are maintained within Appropriate limits and 3) the ongoing inspection frequency (independent of the FAI) for each characteristic, for example 100% inspection, sampling plan, product of the die, etc. Fixed Process Control Plans – Products or processes requiring fixed process control plans will be defined as such in the Howmet purchase order. A fixed process control plan requires the supplier manufacturing process to be approved by Howmet, in writing, prior to processing or production of Howmet products or materials. The designated fixed process shall be documented with methods of control in a technical plan format. The control plan shall be submitted with First Article parts for approval by Howmet prior to submitting the first production order. Once approved by Howmet, revisions or variations to this fixed process shall not occur unless Howmet has approved the revisions in writing.
Sampling – Ongoing product acceptance inspection shall be performed on specified characteristics per an agreed upon inspection plan with Howmet. This plan shall be defined in the detailed control plan. When using sampling plans:
7.1 Inspection personnel shall be trained in the application of sampling methods. 7.2 All plans shall have a “zero acceptance” number. 7.3 The lot shall be rejected if a nonconformance is discovered in the sample. If a nonconformance is found in the sample, inspect all pieces in the lot for the nonconformance that had been noted and remove all nonconforming pieces from the lot.
7.4 Sampling plans shall be an industry approved C=0 plan or an alternate plan approved by Howmet SQA. 7.5 Sampling inspection is not permitted for characteristics that are affected by repair and rework Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions.
7.6 Sample(s) shall be randomly selected and representative of the population. 7.7 Additions or exchanges shall not be made to the original sample. BUSINESS OPERATING PROCEDURE
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First Article Inspection Requirements – If required by the Howmet purchase order, the supplier shall submit a first article sample(s) with report for first build, revisions, and after a two (2) year lapse in production. AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) is the required format unless another format is agreed to in writing by the purchasing facility. The supplier shall furnish a first article sample(s) produced using the material, tooling, processes, and planning to be used for subsequent deliveries. The first article samples(s) shall be identified and submitted with a FAI report. The FAI report shall include the Howmet drawing with numbered characteristics corresponding to an itemized layout reflecting actual readings, and shall show compliance with all drawing characteristics, blueprint notes, and specifications. A photograph of the required part/item marking shall be included in the package. The method of measurement for dimensional characteristics shall be included with gauge identity. A photograph of the gauge(s) that were used may be requested. For subsequent revisions to the drawing, only those characteristics, notes, or specifications affected by the revision are required to be reported. A copy of the raw material C of C (or C of A) is required for an initial build first article, and a first article submitted after a two-year lapse in production (see section 11.0- Certificates). 8. PROCESS CONTROL:
Product or Service Acceptance – Product shall be inspected per the inspection plan or specification. Records that the product meets the defined requirements shall be maintained including the identity of the equipment or gage that was used to inspect each characteristic. Control of Howmet Owned / Supplied Equipment and Tooling – Howmet owned/supplied equipment and tooling includes gages, test equipment, and tooling supplied by Howmet for use in production or maintenance or made by the Supplier and paid for by Howmet.
Supplier shall:
8.1 Use Howmet Supplied Gages, Special Test Equipment, and Special Tooling on Howmet purchase orders only and for only those purchase orders for which the items were supplied. 8.2 Identify all tools and test equipment, unless size or use prohibits, with an identification tag(s) ensuring legibility and permanency, which states the ownership designation as “Property of Howmet ” upon receipt or fabrication.
8.3 Obtain written approval from Howmet prior to making modifications or changes to gages, test equipment or tooling.
8.4 Maintain, protect and preserve tooling, test equipment, and gages. Tooling and gauging shall be maintained for 3 years after the Howmet purchase order is complete unless Howmet directs otherwise. 8.5 Contact the Howmet Buyer before the transfer of gages, test equipment, or tooling among supplier facilities
(address location) or to other suppliers.
8.6 Supplied gages, test equipment, or tooling that become excess to the needs of the purchase order shall be reported to Howmet.
BUSINESS OPERATING PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT #:
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REVISION #:
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RELEASE DATE:
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8.7 Obtain written approval from Howmet before the disposal or destruction of Howmet-supplied gages, test equipment, or tooling.
8.8 Report all cases of loss, damage or destruction of Howmet’s property in possession or control or property located at Supplier’s second-tier suppliers to the Howmet Buyer within 72 hours as such facts become known.
8.9 Maintain a record (Tool List) of all Howmet supplied gages, test equipment, or tooling. The list shall be traceable back to the Howmet tooling purchase order and job number. Verification of Tooling - The supplier shall ensure that the condition of all tooling is verified prior to use. U.S. Government Contracts Tooling - for Howmet Purchase Orders U.S. Government owned gages and tooling supplied by Howmet are Government Property and are subject to the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.245-2 (FP) or 52.245-5 (CP), or 52.245-1. U.S. Government owned gages shall be clearly identified with a tag that states the ownership. U.S. Government-owned gages/tooling/test equipment shall be treated as Howmet owned and follow the same requirements identified above.
The Supplier shall keep property records as shown in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 45.505-5 or 52.245-1. Calibration – You must have in place a system to control, calibrate, and maintain all inspection, measuring and test equipment that has the potential to affect Howmet product quality. These items include testing software, personally- owned equipment, company-owned equipment and any Howmet supplied equipment. All calibration must be traceable to a recognized standard such as the National Institute of Standards Technology
(NIST). If your company performs calibration internally, the master gauges used to perform calibration (i.e., gauge blocks) must be sent out for calibration to either the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory whose Scope of Accreditation shows that they are accredited to perform calibration of your master gauges.
All items calibrated must be identified in such a say that indicates the calibration date and due date. If any gauge or equipment is found to be out of tolerance during a normal scheduled calibration, your company must determine if any Howmet in-process product or any product built and delivered, has been negatively impacted. If so, your company must inform Howmet immediately of the potential for a dimensionally nonconforming tool, fixture, or gauge.
You must maintain a list of inspection equipment which shows the calibration due date and location of each piece of equipment.
For suppliers of calibration services, the supplier shall provide a certificate that states the accuracy of the subject item(s), the source performing the calibration, traceability of calibration to NIST, date of last calibration, test or report number(s), calibration method (ANSI, federal standard, etc.) and the environmental conditions during the calibration actions. In addition, documentation must show the “as received” condition of subject devices prior to adjustment.
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Control of Software – The supplier shall have a process in place which includes Software Development and Validation Plan that are approved by the facility cognizant engineering organization and quality assurance representative. To control software that is used in design, manufacturing, inspection, test acceptance or calibration, which may have product impact.
The Software Development Plan should include the following items:
- Identification of software
- Organization structure and responsibilities
- Software development process
- Software development schedule and metrics
- Quality and project records, including retention
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