AC7102/5 REV.

AUDIT CRITERIA Issue Date 2008-06

Revision Date 24-Jan-2019

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Superseding AC7102/5 Rev. D

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AUDIT CRITERIA FOR
Heat Treating - Hardness and/or Conductivity Testing

*TO BE USED ON AUDITS STARTING ON OR AFTER 05-May-2019*

1. SCOPE

This checklist supplements PRI AC7102 checklist. This checklist

applies to suppliers seeking Nadcap accreditation for the Hardness
and/or Conductivity Testing of Heat Treating and includes both
Hardness Testing and Electrical Conductivity Testing.
Accreditation can be granted for Hardness Testing, Conductivity
Testing or both Hardness Testing and Conductivity Testing.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

2.1 Company: Sunflag Iron & Steel Co.Lt.Bhandara Road Distt -

Bhandara ( M.S.) INDIA

2.2 Company contact:

2.3 Auditor:

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PRI values your input. To provide feedback on this document, please contact the appropriate commodity staff engineer.
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Copyright 2019. Performance Review Institute. All rights reserved.

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2.4 Initial Audit Reaccreditation Audit VCA Audit

2.5 Tests Audited:

Brinell Hardness (ASTM E10 OR EN ISO 6506)

Portable Brinell Hardness (ASTM E10 OR EN ISO 6506)

Rockwell Hardness (ASTM E18 or EN ISO 6508)

Portable Rockwell Hardness (ASTM E18 or EN ISO 6508)

Vickers Hardness (ASTM E92 or EN ISO 6507) – Used for

Macro Vickers only

Portable Vickers Hardness (ASTM E92 or EN ISO 6507) –

Used for Macro Vickers only

Portable Hardness (ASTM E110) - Indentation type, not

capable of Direct Verification

Electrical Conductivity Inspection (AMS2658, ASTM E1004,

MIL-STD-1537, EN 2004-1)

2.6 Brief Equipment Description:

Machine name : Digital Brinell Hardness Tester
Identification no. : QC/B/H-04 Sr.No.2014-21 Model - OPAB
3000IPC
Type - A ( Automated )

2.7 Written Procedures DOC NO.: WI/QA/01,

ISSUE NO. : 02,
25.12.2020

2.7.1 Do written procedures cover the following testing variables:

2.7.1.1 Number of tests or impressions for each test value reported? YES NO

DOC NO.: WI/QA/01,G12

2.7.1.2 Reading techniques for non-digital readout testing (e.g. parallax YES NO NA
considerations in reading analog dials)?

Type A Machine

2.7.1.3 In-process periodic verifications and recording? YES NO

DOC NO.: WI/QA/01,E3
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2.7.1.4 Locations for performing the tests? YES NO

DOC NO.: WI/QA/01,G5

2.7.2 Do written procedures cover operator options for re-testing? (Some YES NO
operator discretion is permitted).

DOC NO.: WI/QA/01,G13

2.7.3 Are the sample sizes (or 100%) required by the specifications and YES NO
the acceptance range for testing of each order of parts listed on the
job planning or on a controlled media traceable to the individual
part number?
DOC NO.: WI/QA/01,C & D4

2.7.4 Do written procedures require the use of only that equipment YES NO
allowed by the applicable specification or customer for product
acceptance testing?

For Brinell Hardness Tester

2.7.5 Do written procedures cover operator guidance regarding when YES NO NA

portable testers may be employed (size, weight, geometry of parts,
safety concerns, etc.) in lieu of fixed bench testers?

2.8 Personnel and Training (U11)

2.8.1 Are the personnel that perform conductivity testing and/or hardness YES NO
testing trained and qualified/certified per the internal procedure that
meets the applicable customers’ specifications?

Skill Matrix F051801

2.8.2 Do procedures require personnel performing tests to demonstrate YES NO

test machine operation, calibration or standardization, and part
testing as part of operator qualification?

Skill Matrix F051801

2.8.3 Does training include representative geometry of parts tested in the YES NO
facility (e.g. size, weight, overall configuration, part geometry,
safety in handling, thickness, parallelism, convex and concave
configurations, etc.)?

Training provided by Trainer F081801

2.8.4 Is training documented? YES NO

Training provided by Trainer F081801

2.8.5 Verify personnel training for one hardness testing discipline and for
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conductivity testing, if applicable:

2.8.5.1 Function/Job Description:

______Hardness testing for Metallic

material_______________________________________________
____

2.8.5.2 Equipment operated:

_____________Brinell Hardness
Tester__________________________

2.8.5.3 Function/Job Description:

2.8.5.4 Equipment operated:

3. HARDNESS TESTING SECTION NA

3.1 FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

3.1.1 Is hardness equipment capable of performing the tests in YES NO

accordance with all applicable requirements?

Machine calibrated by NABL Accrdiated Lab . Certificate

No.HT/2020-2021-W/211 Dated 08/12/2020

3.1.2 Is the equipment, base and support designed such that no rocking YES NO
or lateral movement occurs while load is being applied or
removed?

Machine calibrated by NABL Accrdiated Lab . Certificate

No.HT/2020-2021-W/211 Dated 08/12/2020

3.1.3 Does supplier have a documented maintenance plan in place? YES NO

As per Checklist of Brinell Hardness F 351028

3.1.3.1 Is there objective evidence that the maintenance plan is followed? YES NO

As per Checklist of Brinell Hardness F 351028

3.2 CALIBRATION

3.2.1 Are calibration records available? YES NO

3.2.2 Do records show that calibration is traceable to national standards? YES NO

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(NIST, UKAS, PTB, etc.)?

NPL,Certificate No.HT/2020-2021-W/211 Dated 08/12/2020

3.2.3 Is calibration performed in accordance with applicable YES NO

requirements? (U11)

Yearly Calibration as per ASTM---

3.2.4 Is there objective evidence that hardness testers (Rockwell, Brinell,

and Vickers) are verified in accordance with applicable
requirements?

Yearly Calibration as per ASTM---

3.2.4.1 Direct Verification when a testing machine is new, or when YES NO NA

adjustments, modifications or repairs are made that could affect the
application of the test forces, the depth measuring system, or the
machine hysteresis; or when a testing machine fails an indirect
verification following allowed corrective actions.

WI/QA/01 E1,2,3

Note: NA would be applicable for Portable Testers.

3.2.4.2 Indirect Verification, periodically not to exceed the maximum YES NO

interval allowed by the applicable ASTM or customer specifications.

WI/QA/01 E2,Yearly indirect calibration

3.2.4.3 Daily Verification, each day the tester is used (in the prior week for YES NO
Vickers), and whenever indenter, anvil, or test force is changed.

WI/QA/01 E3

Note: Certified test blocks are to be used when changing flat anvils.
It is acceptable to use a part of known hardness when a flat test
standard cannot be used due to the shape of the anvil.

3.2.4.4 Daily Verification, immediately prior to use of portable testers, once YES NO NA
moved to the work site where product is to be tested, and in the
same orientation to be used for the product being tested?

3.3 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL

3.3.1 Using general questions from PRI AC7102 checklist and verifying YES
through specific in-process jobs, does this area comply?

Whenever verification through in process job identified area will

comply.

3.4 ALTERNATIVE METHODS SECTION NA

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3.4.1 Are alternative methods, including the use of portable hardness YES NO
testers, used only when permitted by one of the following?

3.4.1.1 Material or Process Specification

3.4.1.2 Customer

3.4.1.3 Other, as described below:

3.5 HARDNESS CONVERSION SECTION NA

3.5.1 If conversion is used, is the conversion in accordance with ASTM YES NO NA

E140 or EN ISO 18265?

G15&16,ISO 18265

3.5.2 When alloys are not covered by ASTM E140 or EN ISO 18265, is YES NO NA
the conversion method used approved by the customer?

Whether all alloys are covered or not or need to be covered

3.5.3 When conversion is used, do the inspection records show the YES NO
measured values as well as the converted values (i.e. conversion
from or to another hardness scale, or from tensile test values)?

Report no to be incorporated and report also to be modified

3.6 HARDNESS TEST REPORTS SECTION NA

3.6.1 Do test reports show the hardness number and appropriate scale YES NO
per customer requirements?

F 031027H

3.6.2 If conditions are other than normal operating conditions (ball YES NO NA
diameter/load/load time/etc.), are those conditions reported as
required?

F 031027H

3.6.3 Are the actual hardness values recorded as required? YES NO

F 031027H

3.6.3.1 When performing hardness tests, are the actual values generated YES NO NA
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by a portable hardness tester reported with a suffix of "/P"?

3.6.4 Is test temperature reported if ambient temperature was outside of YES NO NA

10° - 35°C (50° - 95°F) (unless it has been shown not to affect the
measurement result)?

F 031027H

3.7 HARDNESS PERIODIC ( INDIRECT and DAILY) VERIFICATION

(The auditor to verify compliance of standard test blocks as

required)

3.7.1 Are standardized test blocks available for the scales/loads/and YES NO
other key variables that are used for production testing?

List of standard blocks dated 25/12/2020

3.7.2 Are standardized test blocks certified to the standard applicable to YES NO
the customer work, and/or dual certified to both ASTM and EN ISO,
when applicable?

IS & ISO Certified standard blocks, List of standard blocks dated

25/12/2020List of standard blocks dated 25/12/2020

(ASTM E10, ASTM E18, ASTM E92, EN ISO 6506, EN ISO 6507
and EN ISO 6508)

3.7.3 Do standardized test blocks appear to be in a condition suggesting

acceptable verification, including:

3.7.3.1 Surfaces not re-polished? YES NO

WI/QA/01 F4

3.7.3.2 Indentations only on the allowable test surface? YES NO

WI/QA/01 F5

3.7.4 Are the standardized test blocks being used appropriate for the YES NO
materials being tested?

WI/QA/01 F6

3.7.5 Is each standardized test block marked with the scale, the mean YES NO
hardness value, the standard supplier identification and the block
serial number?

Test block available with certificate ,WI/QA/01 F7

3.7.6 Are replacement indenters qualified prior to use? YES NO NA

3.7.6.1 Is there a record of when indenters are removed and replaced? YES NO NA
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NOTE: NA would be applicable for both questions when an

indenter is never changed – dedicated testers for the dedicated
scale.

3.7.7 Is hardness tester verified against standardized test block(s) YES NO

representing the indenter, load and time used for production
testing?

E,Daily Verification records in F041029 before start of test

3.7.8 Do the values or ranges of the standard blocks meet the YES NO
requirements of the customer specifications being tested?

WI/QA/01 F6

3.7.9 Are hardness tester periodic verifications recorded, complete, and YES NO
the standardized test block identified?

List of standard blocks dated 25/12/2020,Daily Verification records

in F041029 before start of test

3.7.10 Is there evidence that indentations that are spaced too closely are YES NO
disregarded?

WI/QA/01 G11

3.7.11 Do written procedures define the action to take if periodic YES NO

verifications result in an out-of-tolerance condition, including
direction to retest all tests performed since the last correct periodic
verification unless the suspect population can be further restricted?

WI/QA/01 E3

3.8 BRINELL HARDNESS TESTING (ASTM E10 or EN ISO 6506) SECTION NA

3.8.1 Brinell Equipment Operating Characteristics

3.8.1.1 Does the measuring scope permit direct measurement of the YES NO NA
indentation diameter as required by scope type (ASTM E10 Table
2) or permitting estimation of the indentation diameter to ±0.5%
(EN ISO 6506-2 paragraph 4.4.1)?

Type A Machine Automated

Note: ASTM E10 Table 2 –applies only to Type A devices. This

requirement does not apply to Type B devices. It is a fixed
requirement for 10mm ball only.

3.8.2 Brinell Equipment Daily Verifications

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3.8.2.1 If testing to ASTM E10, are daily verifications performed on each YES NO NA
range to be used that day?

F041029

3.8.2.2 If testing to ASTM E10, are procedures and methods for YES NO NA
determination of error and repeatability (as applicable) for all
verifications and calibrations in accordance with the requirements?

F041029

3.8.2.3 If testing to ASTM E 10, are at least two measurements performed YES NO NA
on each of the daily verification blocks? (U11)

WI/QA/01 E3

3.8.2.4 Is the center of indentation no closer than 2 ½ times its diameter to YES NO
the edge of the specimen or the edge of another indentation?

WI/QA/01 G11

3.8.2.5 If the machine fails the verification test, is the appropriate action YES NO NA
taken to adjust and verify the hardness equipment?

WI/QA/01 E3
Note: Requirement is to check the two (or more) readings against
the standard value and the maximum permitted error. If the
difference is outside that limit, then the repeatability is calculated. If
the calculated error and the repeatability are within the
requirements, the machine is OK to use.
Option for repeat test exists with different ball or indenter.
If it fails again, the machine must be tested by the indirect
verification method.
If it fails daily verification, the measuring device must also be
checked against the reference indentations on the standardized
test block.

3.8.3 Specimens for Brinell Testing

3.8.3.1 Is the thickness of the specimen such that no bulge or other YES NO
markings show the effects of the test force on the side opposite the
indentation? (As a general rule, the thickness of the specimen
should be at least 10 times the depth of the indentation).

WI/QA/01 G6

3.8.3.2 If testing to EN ISO 6506-1, is the thickness of the specimen at YES NO NA

least 8 times the depth of the indentation?

3.8.3.3 If testing to ASTM E10, is the specimen radius of curvature greater YES NO NA
than 2.5x the indenter diameter (25mm for a 10mm indenter,
12.5mm for a 5mm indenter, etc.)?
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WI/QA/01 G11

3.8.4 Brinell Test Cycle (For One Indentation)

3.8.4.1 Is the major load applied steadily, without a jerk? YES NO

WI/QA/01 G6

3.8.4.2 Is the load applied for a time of 10 to 15 seconds, unless otherwise YES NO
required by the product specification?

WI/QA/01 G7

3.8.4.3 If other than 10 to 15 seconds is used, is the time reported? YES NO NA

3.8.5 Brinell Hardness Readings

3.8.5.1 Are the number and location of the tests in accordance with YES NO NA
Drawing and/or specification requirements?

WI/QA/01 G5

3.8.5.2 For each indentation, are two diameters at 90° (perpendicular) YES NO
measured and the mean used to calculate hardness?

Type A Machine Automated to be add in W.I

(Note: Automated test machines may convert from indentation
depth or from an assessment of the projected indentation area into
the material surface).

3.9 ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTING (ASTM E 18 or ISO 6508) SECTION NA

3.9.1 Rockwell Equipment Operating Characteristics

3.9.1.1 Is the equipment protected from environment induced vibrations YES NO

during tests?

3.9.2 Rockwell Equipment Periodic Verifications and Calibrations

3.9.2.1 If testing to ASTM E18, do indirect verification calibration test YES NO NA

reports include evidence of “As found” condition, indenters verified
with the test machine and final calibration results?

3.9.2.2 Is the center to center spacing between indentations on the YES NO

standardized test block kept at a minimum distance as defined by
the applicable specification?

3.9.2.3 Are at least two preliminary indentations (results ignored) made to YES NO
ensure smooth operation and seating of indenter/anvil when the
indenter/anvil is changed?

3.9.2.4 If testing to ASTM E18, are at least two measurements performed YES NO NA
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on each of the daily verification standardized test blocks? (U11)

3.9.2.5 If testing to EN ISO 6508, are at least two measurements YES NO NA

performed on each of the daily verification standardized test
blocks? (EN ISO 6508-1 Appendix E)

3.9.2.6 If testing to EN ISO 6508, are procedures and methods for YES NO NA
determination of bias and repeatability (as applicable) for all
verifications and calibrations in accordance with the requirements?
(EN ISO 6508-1 Appendix E)

3.9.2.7 If testing to ASTM E18, are procedures and methods for YES NO NA
determination of error and repeatability (as applicable) for all
verifications and calibrations in accordance with the requirements?

3.9.2.8 If testing to ASTM E18, does the operator check prior to verification YES NO NA
the anvil/fixture to ensure the absence of damage or foreign
material?

3.9.3 Manual Control SECTION NA

3.9.3.1 Is the Preliminary Force applied for the time defined by the YES NO
applicable specification?

3.9.3.2 Is the standard Dwell time for total force application 2 to 6 seconds YES NO
for materials that do not exhibit excessive time dependant
plasticity?

3.9.3.3 If times are greater than what is stated above, are those times YES NO NA
specified in the product specification?

3.9.3.4 For materials that exhibit excessive time dependant plasticity, as YES NO NA
defined by the material specification, is the actual Dwell time for
total force application recorded?

3.9.4 Rockwell Hardness Readings

3.9.4.1 Are the number and location of the tests in accordance with YES NO NA
Drawing and/or specification requirements?

3.10 VICKERS HARDNESS TESTING (ASTM E92 or EN ISO 6507) - Used for SECTION NA
Macro Vickers only (test forces ranging from 1 kgf to 120 kgf)

3.10.1 Vickers Equipment Operating Characteristics

3.10.1.1 Is the equipment protected from environment induced vibrations YES NO

during tests?

3.10.2 Vickers Equipment Periodic Verifications

3.10.2.1 If testing to ASTM E92 or if required by customers specifications, is YES NO NA

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the zero reading of the measuring apparatus correctly adjusted

before making the verification?

3.10.2.2 Does the operator check prior to verification that the stage and test YES NO
block are clean?

3.10.2.3 Are the correct number of hardness readings per applicable YES NO
specification taken on a standardized hardness test block on the
scale and at the hardness level at which the machine is being used
performed as part of weekly routine check?

3.10.2.4 Does the center to center spacing between indentations and the YES NO
center to edge spacing on standardized test block meet the
distance criteria as defined by the applicable specification?

3.10.2.5 If testing to ASTM E92, are procedures and methods for YES NO NA
determination of error for all verifications and calibrations in
accordance with the requirements?

3.10.3 Specimens for Vickers Testing

3.10.3.1 Is the surface of specimen sufficiently smooth enough to permit the YES NO
reading of the indentation diagonals as required?

3.10.3.2 Are corrections for radii of curvature (spheres, cylinders) made in YES NO NA
accordance with ASTM E92 or EN ISO 6507?

3.10.4 Vickers Test Cycle for One Indentation

3.10.4.1 Is the applied test load as required? YES NO

3.10.4.2 Is the applied test load reported? YES NO

3.10.4.3 Is the test load applied without shock or vibration? YES NO

3.10.4.4 Is the load applied for a time of 10 to 15 seconds, unless otherwise YES NO NA
required by the product specification?

3.10.4.5 If other than 10 to 15 seconds is used, is the time reported? YES NO NA

3.10.5 Vickers Hardness Readings

3.10.5.1 Are the number and location of the tests in accordance with YES NO NA
Drawing and/or specification requirements?

3.10.5.2 For each indentation, are two Diagonals at 90° (perpendicular) YES NO
measured and the mean used to calculate hardness?

4. CONDUCTIVITY TESTING SECTION NA

4.1 Calibration of Conductivity Test Equipment

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Note: As it applies to this section, calibration is defined as the

periodic instrument calibration to national standards.

4.1.1 Do procedures define the required instrument accuracy, readability YES NO

and repeatability per customer requirements?

4.1.1.1 Do records indicate the conductivity measurement instrument YES NO

meets customer requirements for accuracy, readability, and
repeatability? (U11)

4.1.1.2 Are calibrations performed using laboratory test instruments of YES NO

equal or better accuracy than the unit under test?

4.1.2 Do procedures define the instrument oscillator frequency settings YES NO

for calibration per customer requirements?

4.1.2.1 Do records indicate the instrument calibration oscillator frequency YES NO

meets customer requirements?

4.1.3 Do procedures define the required calibration intervals (period YES NO

between calibrations) per customer requirements? (U11)

4.1.3.1 Do records indicate calibrations are performed at the required test YES NO
intervals per customer requirements?

4.1.4 Do procedures address calibration standards and their accuracy? YES NO

4.1.4.1 Do records indicate calibration standard conformance? YES NO

4.1.4.2 Are the working and/or laboratory standard calibration blocks YES NO
properly maintained, protected from damage and available in
appropriate IACS (MS/m – MegaSiemens/meter) ranges for the
material inspected or instruments to be calibrated? (U11)

4.1.4.2.1 If surface of working and or laboratory standard calibration block YES NO NA

surfaces were damaged, have the blocks been retested prior to
further use to insure they have accurate calibration values?

4.1.4.3 If used at the supplier, do the laboratory standard calibration blocks YES NO NA
have values assigned in accordance with ASTM B-193, or the
values for the laboratory standard calibration blocks assigned by an
independent agency using standards traceable to a national
standard?

4.2 Standardization of Conductivity Test Equipment

Note: As it applies to this section, Standardization is defined as the

in-use working verification performed by operators.

4.2.1 Do supplier procedures and/or work instructions require operator YES NO

standardization upon start of testing and define a re-
standardization interval thereafter?

4.2.1.1 Does the defined standardization test interval comply with YES
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customer requirements?

4.2.2 Are working standards available in the IACS (MS/m) ranges for the YES NO
material inspected and the instruments to be calibrated? (U11)

4.2.2.1 Do procedures define the IACS (MS/m) ranges in accordance with YES NO
customer requirements?

4.3 Performance of Conductivity Testing

4.3.1 Is there controlled documentation (procedure, job traveler, drawing,

etc.) to specify the following?

4.3.1.1 The selection and number of test locations? YES NO

4.3.1.2 Effect and control of thin gauge and / or clad aluminum? YES NO

4.3.1.3 Effect and control of curvature, edge effect and minimum YES NO
surface area?

4.3.1.4 Operating frequency and probe size? YES NO

4.3.1.5 Test instrument, standard, and part temperature stabilization? YES NO

4.3.1.6 Sample Size? YES NO

4.3.2 Are acceptance criteria accurately flowed down to the YES NO

inspector/operator?

4.3.3 Does documented objective evidence show conductivity meets YES NO

acceptance criteria?

4.3.4 Are the tested values recorded individually or as a range for the lot YES NO
(not as an average)?

4.3.5 Auditor shall verify the following:

4.3.5.1 Operators are performing standardizations at instrument YES NO

start-up and frequency defined.

4.3.5.2 Tests are taken at sufficient locations, including extremes of YES NO NA

metal thickness when required?

4.3.5.3 Apparent conductivity tables are properly utilized for clad YES NO NA
and thin gauge alloys. (U11)

4.3.5.4 Controls on curvature, edge effect, and/or minimum surface area YES NO NA
are observed during testing.

4.3.5.5 Test instrument, standards and parts are stabilized to the YES NO
same temperature before testing.
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4.3.5.6 The oscillator frequency of the conductivity instrument is YES NO

appropriate for the apparent conductivity tables being utilized; as
well as the material form & thickness being tested.

4.3.5.7 Number of parts tested conforms to requirements (e.g. YES NO

sample size)?