Special Processes Institute

Web Apps

A set of interactive web application tools for special processes and quality management. Built with innovative browser-based experiences. Each tool is designed to improve technical know-how and decision-making, delivering a smarter, more connected approach to special processes engineering and quality.

Also includes Dataplate.Online

A fully integrated, cloud-based environment for special process order processing and quality management – built to elevate capability, not just digitise it. Free to use, anytime, anywhere. No cost, no install. Register now!

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Surface Engineer

Created: 25 Apr 2025

Search and browse extensive library of surface engineering information.

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Surface Area Calculator Icon

Surface Area Calculator

Created: 26 Apr 2025

Choose from different shapes and calculate surface area.

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Electroplate Icon

Electroplate

Created: 25 Apr 2025

Select metal, plating solution type and see chemistry and calculate time and current.

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Chemical Analysis

Created: 25 Apr 2025

Search different chemical processing solutions for the chemical analysis methods.

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Hull Cell Test Diagnostic Tool

Hull Cell Test Diagnostic Tool

Created: 11 May 2025

This tool aids the user to establish current density across a hull cell panel to aid diagnosing hull cell test results.

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Tank Heater

Created: 26 Apr 2025

Calculate heater kW to use for the optimal heating of processing tanks.

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Paint Systems - Adhesion Factors

Created: 13 May 2025

Understand the factors involved for paint adhesion.

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Rinsing Effectivity and the 1 Minute Rule

Created: 13 May 2025

Understand the importance of effective rinsing in surface engineering.

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Cleaning Verification Using the Water Break Test

Created: 13 May 2025

Learn what the water break test is and how to perform it for manual surface treatment process lines.

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Special Processes

Created: 26 Apr 2025

Understand what a special process is and why it matters for process validation and control for long term quality in surface engineering.

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Finish Processes

Created: 8 May 2025

Select a finish description to display example process operations and process control criteria as examples for a job card.

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Interactive Periodic Table

Created: 8 May 2025

Use this interactive periodic table app to click on elements to see further information and characteristics of each element.

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Root Cause Corrective Action

Created: 8 May 2025

Learn about problem solving using root cause corrective action with the 8D method including 5-why.

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AS9131 Nonconformity Data Definition Codes

Created: 11 May 2025

Quality tool to standardise reporting to identify trends using predefined processes, causes and corrective actions when categorising problems.

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8D Report

Created: 11 May 2025

Streamline your problem-solving process with this intuitive app designed to help quality professionals create a simple and structured 8D reports quickly and efficiently.

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FMEA - Failure Mode Effect Analysis

FMEA - Failure Mode Effect Analysis

Created: 10 Nov 2025

Use this aide-mémoire as a structured, proactive guide to identify potential product or process failures, assess their effects, and implement actions to minimise risk before production.

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APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning

APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning

Created: 10 Nov 2025

Use this aide-mémoire as a structured, proactive framework to AS9145 that ensures products are developed and manufactured to meet customer requirements.

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PPAP - Production Part Approval Process

PPAP - Production Part Approval Process

Created: 10 Nov 2025

A key phase within APQP that provides documented evidence proving the manufacturing process is capable of consistently producing parts that meet customer and engineering requirements.

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ISO9001 / AS9100 Contract Review

Contract Review

Created: 11 Nov 2025

The Contract Review App is a tool designed to help users create contract reviews in line with ISO9001 / AS9100 clauses 8.2.2 and 8.2.3.

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AS9102 First Article Inspection Report

AS9102 First Article Inspection Report

Created: 13 Nov 2025

This web application provides a modern, streamlined way to create complete AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.

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COSHH Risk Assessments

COSHH Risk Assessments

Created: 13 Nov 2025

This interactive web application enables users to create comprehensive COSHH risk assessments directly in their browser.

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Electroplating Troubleshooting Wizard

Electroplating Troubleshooting Wizard

Created: 17 Nov 2025

Quickly diagnose common electroplating defects by selecting symptoms and process details to see ranked probable causes and corrective actions.

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Process Line Layout Design

Process Line Layout Design

Created: 17 Nov 2025

For Desktop browser only - not compatible with mobile view. Create and customise complete surface-treatment process lines with an intuitive CAD-style layout system.

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Anodising Parameter Calculator

Anodising Parameter Calculator

Created: 17 Nov 2025

Quickly determine the correct anodising parameters including oxide thickness, time, current, and voltage.

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Process Job Card Generator

Process Job Card Generator

Created: 17 Nov 2025

Builds clear, consistent process route cards for each batch with sequenced traveller, control criteria and in-process inspection points.

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Corrosion Prediction & Coating Selector

Corrosion Prediction & Coating Selector

Created: 18 Nov 2025

Estimate likely corrosion risk for a given environment and select appropriate coatings or protection systems.

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Passivation Selector Stainless Steel

Passivation Selector Stainless Steel

Created: 18 Nov 2025

Quickly choose an appropriate passivation route for stainless steels.

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SurfaceWise

SurfaceWise - Engineering Design Assistant for Surface Treatment

Created: 18 Nov 2025

SurfaceWise helps designers, CAD engineers, and manufacturing teams ensure components are fit for plating, coating, or surface treatment.

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Quality Certification Navigator

Quality Certification Navigator

Created: 21 Nov 2025

Use this interactive tool to understand the difference between UKAS/IAF-accredited certification, non-accredited ISO 9001 certificates and AS9100.

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Dataplate.Online

Dataplate.Online

Created: 9 Dec 2025

A fully integrated, cloud-based environment for special process order processing and quality management. Free to use, anytime, anywhere.

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