1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1423Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1423a71 Lesson Date: 2004-04-13a71 Submitting Organization: GRCa71 Submitted by: Thomas J. YoungSubject: Elements of the Electroless Nickel Plating Process (SAE-AMS-C-26074) Abstract: During assembly of the Fluids and Combustion Facility by N
2、orthrop Grumman Information Technology at the Glenn Research Center, it was found that numerous aluminum components that were Electroless Nickel Plated to SAE-AMS-C-26074, Class 4, Grade A, by a specific suppliers sub-contractor experienced peeling and flaking. This resulted in significant rework an
3、d schedule delays. Due to the defective plating, there is a potential for airborne conductive contaminants thus generating a hazardous condition on the ISS.Description of Driving Event: The vendor selected to produce the aluminum parts in question was audited as part of the “Supplier Audit Pre-Selec
4、tion Process“, and was found to have an adequate Quality Management System. Their selection of sub-contractor to perform post-processing plating operations was not part of the pre-selection process, therefore no knowledge of this specific sub-contractors capability was realized.Lesson(s) Learned: It
5、 is imperative that all vendors selected to provide space-flight hardware be fully audited to the lowest tier of their sub-contractor supply base to determine their full compliance to all stated standards and requirements.Recommendation(s): Careful consideration must be taken to verify product quali
6、ty down to the lowest sub-contractor supply base. This can be through demonstration via an aggressive “first part approval process or from the Supplier Pre-Selection Processes. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Evidence of Recurrence Co
7、ntrol Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: NASA FAR Supplement Chapter 18, SUBCHAPTER G - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, Subcontracting Policies and Procedures Part 1844,Mission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a7
8、1 Hardwarea71 Hazardous/Toxic Waste/MaterialsAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2004-06-02a71 Approval Name: Jim Cerya71 Approval Organization: GRCa71 Approval Phone Number: 216-433-3002Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
