13. DESPRUE

13.1 Are there documented procedure in the desprue area to prevent damaged, lost, bent, or broken castings when removing risers and gate system? YES/NO

13.1.1 Do procedures or work instructions identify the critical parameters for flame cutting removal of steel casting risers and gate system? YES/NO/NA

Auditor Handbook: Critical parameters include pre-heat temperature, flame cutting zone, holding temperature range and cool down.

13.1.2 Has the supplier complied with the flame cutting critical parameters? YES/NO

13.2 Are there individual job instructions identifying critical areas to avoid damage? YES/NO

13.3 Are returns (risers, runners, etc.) properly identified to prevent mixing in the re-melt area? YES/NO

13.4 Are test bars/keel blocks identified to maintain traceability? YES/NO

13.5 Are personnel training records up to date for cleaning room personnel? YES/NO

14. CLEAN

14.1 Are the parts visually inspected to be sure they are properly cleaned? YES/NO

14.2 Are surface finish requirements documented and verified? YES/NO

15. HEAT TREAT SECTION NA

Auditor Handbook: NA is applicable if all Heat Treating is subcontracted or if no parts require heat treatment.

15.1 Does the supplier have an internal procedure for Heat Treatment equipment calibration according to AMS 2750E or equivalent customer requirement? YES/NO

15.2 Is the Heat Treatment Furnaces calibrated at frequencies required by specifications? YES/NO

15.3 Is the Recorder calibrated at frequencies required by specifications? YES/NO

15.4 Is the Controller calibrated at frequencies required by specifications? YES/NO

15.5 Is the Thermocouples calibrated at frequencies required by specifications? YES/NO

15.6 Is the Heat Treatments Equipments certified as minimum for:

15.6.1 Temperature Range required by the applicable specification, parts drawing or purchase order? YES/NO

15.6.2 Temperature Uniformity into working volume in the required Temperatures interval? YES/NO

15.6.3 Heat Up Rate required by the applicable specification, part drawing or purchase order? YES/NO

15.6.4 Cooling Rate required by the applicable specification, part drawing or purchase order? YES/NO

15.7 Is the heat treat furnace certified for temperature control and is it capable of operating within limits required by the applicable

specification, part drawing or purchase order requirement? YES/NO/NA

15.8 If in mold annealing is performed is the casting temperature maintained below 600°F or 315°C? YES/NO