Confidence, measured.

Fastener inspection & quality testing

Fastener inspection. Material verification. Documented traceability. The evidence behind the part.

01 / Material verificationHardness & material.

Rockwell testing · Eddy-current inspection

02 / Part acceptanceThreads & dimensions.

Thread gaging · Dimensional inspection

03 / Documented releaseTraceability & records.

Material identity · Inspection evidence

Houston, TexasInspection · Verification · Release
Quality certifications & licensesAS9100DAS9120BISO 9001:2015API Q1 · 20E · 20F
01 / In-house inspection

The tools.
The checks.
The evidence.

Defined equipment for the characteristics that matter in threaded products.

Our quality department combines hardness testing, eddy-current inspection and thread gaging with dimensional and visual inspection. The drawing, material specification and purchase requirements establish what must be verified.

01

Hardness verification

Inspection equipment

Phase II digital Rockwell testers

900-332D · 900-331D

Material hardness is checked against the specified grade, condition and acceptance criteria.

900-332D published part length
¼–15¾ in
900-331D published part length
¼–5¾ in
02

Eddy-current inspection

Inspection equipment

IBG Eddyliner digital tester

Material verification

Comparative eddy-current testing supports material and heat-treatment verification. The reference parts and test setup are selected for the component.

Published diameter range
¼–2¼ in
Test setup
Part and material specific
03

External thread acceptance

Inspection equipment

GO / NO-GO ring gages

Thread fit & verification

External threads are checked with the specified gages for the required diameter, pitch and thread class.

Published diameter range
¼–3 in
Published thread classes
2A & 3A
Dimensions, finish & identification

Dimensional and visual inspection address specified geometry, thread condition, part marking and finish requirements. Gage selection, calibration status, inspection coverage and reporting requirements are part of the quality review.

Ranges shown are Cyclone’s published inspection references. Part geometry, setup and the required test method determine suitability for a specific order.

02 / Outside testing partners

A broader test scope.
One coordinated order.

Specialist testing extends the inspection plan.

The following services are performed through outside testing partners under Cyclone’s supplier approval process. Test methods, provider approvals, specimen quantities and acceptance criteria are established during order review.

01

Nondestructive examination

  • Magnetic particle testing
  • Ultrasonic testing
  • Liquid penetrant testing
  • Positive material identification (PMI)
02

Mechanical & hardness testing

  • Mechanical testing
  • Proof load testing
  • Charpy impact testing
  • Hardness and root hardness testing
03

Chemistry & metallurgy

  • Spectrometer / chemical analysis
  • Cross-sectional analysis
  • Macro and micro etching
  • Inclusion ratings
The purchase requirement drives the plan

Specify the governing standard and revision, test frequency, sampling plan, acceptance limits, report requirements, and any source-inspection or witness points.

03 / Lot traceability

The record travels
with the part.

Connect the material, the work and the verification.

Heat and lot identification, process history, inspection records and release documentation support a traceable manufacturing record. The documentation package is defined with your order.

  1. 01Heat / lot

    Material identity

    Material test reports, grade, condition and source records establish the starting point.

  2. 02Job / revision

    Manufacturing record

    Drawing revision and process history connect the requirement to the work performed.

  3. 03Inspection / test

    Verification evidence

    Dimensional, thread and specified test results document the acceptance checks.

  4. 04Part / shipment

    Release documentation

    Part marking, lot identification and the required certification package complete the record.

Material identityManufacturing historyInspection evidenceShipment documentation
04 / Aerospace & defense procurement

Bring the quality
clauses forward.

A rigorous supplier review starts with a complete requirement.

Our AS9100D manufacturing and AS9120B distribution certificates are available for review. Customer-specific approvals, first-article requirements and contractual flow-downs are reviewed before order acceptance.

All certificates & registered scopes
Include these details in your RFQ
  1. Drawing & revision

    Current revision, critical characteristics, tolerances, thread form and class.

  2. Material & source requirements

    Grade, condition, heat treatment, approved sources and required traceability.

  3. Inspection & acceptance

    Test methods, sampling or 100% inspection, acceptance criteria and hold points.

  4. Program documentation

    First-article scope, report formats, record retention and certificate language.

  5. Special processes & approvals

    Customer flow-downs, required process specifications and approved test providers.

  6. Identification & delivery

    Part marking, lot or serial identification, packaging and shipment records.

05 / Order documentation

Make acceptance
straightforward.

Agree on the evidence before the first part is made.

Specify the records your receiving, engineering and quality teams need. The required package and reporting format are confirmed with the order.

For an existing order, include the PO or job number. Coordinate an approved transfer method with our team before sending controlled technical data.

Material records

Material test reports with chemical and mechanical results, heat or lot references, and heat-treatment records as required. Identify any specific inspection-certificate format in the purchase requirements.

Inspection results

Dimensional reports, thread-verification results, visual inspection and any specified surface-finish measurements. Define the characteristics to report and the required report format before production.

Outside test reports

Reports for the specified nondestructive, mechanical or metallurgical tests, linked to the applicable material or production lot. Required laboratory approvals and witness points belong in the order review.

First-article requirements

Include the drawing revision, characteristic accountability, report format and supporting records required for first-article inspection. If your program requires AS9102, identify that requirement in the RFQ for confirmation by our quality team.

Conformance & identification

Certificates of conformance, required part and lot identification, and packaging or labeling records as specified for the order. Include any customer-specific certification language and retention requirements.

Start with the requirement

Your part.
Your specification.
A defined quality plan.

Bring us the drawing, material, quantity and quality clauses. We’ll review manufacturing, inspection and documentation together.

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