Knowledge Apps
Special Processes Data
Quickly access design, purchasing and quality requirements including process control expectations for special processes. Select a Category, Type, Process and Specification to view key information extracted from recognised industry standards and specifications.
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Special Processes
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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Engineering Drawing Interpretation App
Learn to read engineering drawings systematically, understand dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, datums, fits, threads, surface texture, weld and special-process requirements, and recognise the design, manufacturing and inspection intent behind each callout.
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Paint Systems Engineering Knowledge
The Paint Engineering Knowledge App is a comprehensive technical reference and decision-support tool for industrial, aerospace and defence paint systems.
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Casting Engineering Knowledge App
Casting Engineering Knowledge is an interactive engineering reference for foundry and casting processes. Explore casting methods, alloys, process stages, defects, inspection techniques, PFMEA guidance, design considerations and process controls.
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Aluminium Dip Brazing Knowledge App
Explore industrial and aerospace aluminium dip-brazing guidance, investigate braze defects, review process controls and build a printable dip-brazing control plan using the SPI aluminium dip-brazing engineering knowledge base.
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Chemical Conversion Coating Knowledge
MIL-DTL-5541 Type I and Type II technical information covering chemistry, physics, processing, compatible aluminium alloys, equipment, inspection, process controls, failure modes and troubleshooting.
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Aluminium Anodising Knowledge
Technical information for all types of MIL-PRF-8625 anodising, including chemistry, processing, dimensional effects, sealing, dyeing, process controls, failure modes and specification flow-down.
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Surface Engineer
Search and browse extensive library of surface engineering information.
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Electroplate
Select metal, plating solution type and see chemistry and calculate time and current.
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Chemical Analysis
Search different chemical processing solutions for the chemical analysis methods.
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Hull Cell Test Diagnostic Tool
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
Calculate heater kW to use for the optimal heating of processing tanks.
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Rinsing Effectivity and the 1 Minute Rule
Understand the importance of effective rinsing in surface engineering.
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Cleaning Verification Using the Water Break Test
Learn what the water break test is and how to perform it for manual surface treatment process lines.
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Finish Processes
Select a finish description to display example process operations and process control criteria as examples for a job card.
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Welding Process Control
Create and manage a Welding Procedure Specification and its associated production, qualification, traceability and inspection records. Data remains in your browser until you save it as a JSON project file.
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Heat Treatment Process Control
Create controlled heat-treatment procedures, furnace load records, cycle charts, pyrometry evidence, quench records, material-specific processing, test results and release documentation.
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NDT Process Control
Create NDT procedures, technique sheets, inspection records and final reports for visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, leak, thermographic, acoustic emission and shearography examinations.
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Composite Manufacturing Process Control
Create controlled manufacturing plans, lay-up records, material traceability, environmental logs, cure cycles, bonding records, inspection results, nonconformance records and final release documentation for a wide range of composite manufacturing processes.
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Additive Manufacturing Process Control
Create controlled additive manufacturing procedures, build plans, material traceability records, build logs, post-processing records, inspection reports and release documentation for all seven ISO/ASTM additive manufacturing process categories and their common variants.
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Nonconventional Machining Process Control
Create controlled process plans, machine setup records, consumable traceability, parameter sheets, in-process checks, inspection results, nonconformance records and final release documentation for electrical, electrochemical, thermal, chemical, abrasive, jet, beam and hybrid machining processes.
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Printed Circuit Assembly Process Control
Create controlled manufacturing plans, material traceability, soldering profiles, operator and equipment records, process verification, cleanliness evidence, inspection, rework and final release documentation aligned with IPC J-STD-001 process-control requirements.
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Cable & Harness Process Control
An interactive knowledge, planning and evidence tool for cable and wire-harness manufacture. Build a process-control project, define the technical baseline, evaluate special-process risks, plan validation and revalidation, record crimping, soldering, shielding, potting, inspection and electrical test evidence.
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Information and Control Plan
Learn about ESD and create a risk-based ESD control plan. Build an EPA project, add control-plan lines, complete an audit, generate printable signs, save or load JSON and issue a professional PDF report.
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Battery Power Cell Manufacture Process Control
Create controlled manufacturing plans, material traceability, electrode and component records, dry-room assembly evidence, electrolyte filling, sealing, formation, ageing, grading, safety testing and final release documentation for rechargeable and primary electrochemical cells.
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Elastomer Seal Manufacturing Process Control
Create controlled manufacturing plans, compound traceability, mixing, preforming, moulding, curing, post-curing, finishing, inspection, testing, packaging and final release documentation for elastomer seals and moulded rubber components.
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Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Information and Control Project
A comprehensive learning and operational tool for preventing Foreign Object Debris and Foreign Object Damage across aviation, space, defence, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and test activities. Explore standards, causes, failure modes and controls; build a risk-based FOD prevention project.
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Quality Audit Tool
Quality Audit Tool is a comprehensive audit management application that enables users to plan, conduct, document and report audits. It supports configurable audit checklists, recording of objective evidence, management of nonconformities and corrective actions.
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Quality Management Principles
Explore the seven principles that underpin ISO quality management systems: Customer Focus, Leadership, Engagement of People, Process Approach, Improvement, Evidence-Based Decision Making and Relationship Management. Learn what each principle means, how it is applied, how it supports ISO 9001 and why it is critical to special processes.
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QMS Baseline Generator
Build a ready-to-tailor quality management system from an organisation’s business model, scope, products, services, risks and operating context. The app generates a quality policy, quality manual, process architecture, core procedures, registers and implementation guidance, with editable content, JSON save/load and professional PDF printing.
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Statistical Process Control (SPC) Project App
Learn how to distinguish common-cause and special-cause variation, choose and interpret control charts, calculate process capability only after stability has been demonstrated, analyse variable data using working I-MR or X̄-R charts, and build a controlled SPC implementation project for manufacturing and special processes.
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Six Sigma Knowledge & DMAIC Project App
Learn Six Sigma from first principles, understand White, Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black Belt roles, explore practical examples, calculate DPMO and capability, and build a structured DMAIC improvement project with portable JSON save/load and a professional printable report.
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Poka-Yoke Knowledge & Mistake-Proofing Project App
Learn the principles of mistake-proofing, distinguish prevention from detection and warning, explore practical manufacturing and service examples, evaluate solution concepts, and create a structured Poka-Yoke project with portable JSON save/load and a professional printable report.
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Measurement System Analysis & Gauge R&R Project App
Understand the complete Measurement System Analysis framework, learn how Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility fits within MSA, explore practical examples, calculate a crossed variable Gauge R&R study, and build a controlled measurement-system project.
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Counterfeit Detection, Mitigation & Avoidance Project App
Learn how counterfeit and suspect counterfeit items enter aerospace, defence, space and other high-integrity supply chains. Apply recognised prevention principles, assess procurement and product risk, define source controls, build an inspection and test plan, manage suspected incidents, record evidence and generate a controlled project report.
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Key Characteristics, Critical Items & Special Requirements
Explore how Special Requirements (SR), Critical Items (CI) and Key Characteristics (KC) are identified, related, flowed down and controlled through design, industrialisation, production, the supply chain, special processes, change and in-service feedback.
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Fishbone / Ishikawa Cause Analysis Tool
Define the problem clearly, explore potential causes using structured categories, assess each element using Red, Amber, Green or Not Applicable status, and generate a visual cause-and-effect diagram with a printable evidence report.
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AS13004 PFMEA and Control Plan
Create and maintain a linked Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Control Plan, action register and supporting approval records throughout the manufacturing-process lifecycle.
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AQAP 2105 Quality Plan Builder
Create a deliverable Quality Plan using the AQAP 2105 template structure.
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Root Cause Corrective Action
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
Quality tool to standardise reporting to identify trends using predefined processes, causes and corrective actions when categorising problems.
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8D Report
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
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
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
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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Contract Review
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
This web application provides a modern, streamlined way to create complete AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
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Quality Certification Navigator
Use this interactive tool to understand the difference between UKAS/IAF-accredited certification, non-accredited ISO 9001 certificates and AS9100.
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SMART Objectives
Learn how to create objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. Explore where SMART objectives should be used, convert weak corrective actions into measurable commitments, and build objectives that demonstrate implementation and effectiveness.
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Tuckman Team Development Model
Understand how teams develop through Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning. Explore the behaviours, risks and leadership actions associated with each stage, diagnose a team’s likely position and learn how to move it towards sustained high performance.
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ISO/IEC 17025 Test Certificate Builder
Create controlled laboratory test certificates and inspection-style test records with result traceability, method details, sampling information, measurement uncertainty, conformity decisions, equipment, environmental conditions and technical authorisation.
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New Product Introduction (NPI) Knowledge & Project App
Learn how to introduce new products through controlled requirements capture, design maturity, industrialisation, supplier readiness, process validation, first article inspection, launch and post-launch control. Build a complete NPI project.
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PDCA - Plan Do Check Act Project
Learn the Plan–Do–Check–Act model, understand its relationship to management-system standards and improvement methods, and build an evidence-based project through one or more controlled PDCA cycles. Define the problem, test change safely, evaluate results, standardise successful learning, save or load JSON, use a worked special-process example and create a professional report.
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Concession and Deviation Request App
Learn the difference between a concession and a production permit or planned deviation, understand the standards and approval expectations, and build a complete supplier request for customer review and approval / rejection.
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Process Line Layout Design
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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Process Job Card Generator
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
Estimate likely corrosion risk for a given environment and select appropriate coatings or protection systems.
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Passivation Selector Stainless Steel
Quickly choose an appropriate passivation route for stainless steels.
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SurfaceWise - Engineering Design Assistant for Surface Treatment
SurfaceWise helps designers, CAD engineers, and manufacturing teams ensure components are fit for plating, coating, or surface treatment.
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Dataplate.Online
A fully integrated, cloud-based environment for special process order processing and quality management. Free to use, anytime, anywhere.
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Interactive Periodic Table
Use this interactive periodic table app to click on elements to see further information and characteristics of each element.
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COSHH Risk Assessments
This interactive web application enables users to create comprehensive COSHH risk assessments directly in their browser.
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Electroplating Troubleshooting Wizard
Quickly diagnose common electroplating defects by selecting symptoms and process details to see ranked probable causes and corrective actions.
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Anodising Parameter Calculator
Quickly determine the correct anodising parameters including oxide thickness, time, current, and voltage.
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Aerospace, Defence & Space Fasteners
A comprehensive engineering knowledge, selection, manufacturing-control and installation-assurance app for bolts, screws, nuts, rivets, lockbolts, blind fasteners, pins, studs and inserts.
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MatPro - Materials & Processes Database
A comprehensive engineering reference, material selection and manufacturing process database covering metals, alloys, polymers, elastomers, adhesives, sealants, composites, ceramics, glasses, electronic materials, foams, surface engineering, heat treatment and other manufacturing processes.
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Surface Area Calculator
Choose from different shapes and calculate surface area.
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