Quality, Prevention, & Environment

We are Nadcap AC7004 Quality Management System and AC7108 Chemical Processing accredited. Parts are inspected using x-ray fluorescence and eddy current equipment. All testing equipment is calibrated and processes are maintained within strict operating limits.

Quality Capabilities

Through continuous attention to detail, AMZ achieves the highest levels of quality plating.


NADCAP Accreditations (National Aerospace & Defense Contractors Accreditation Program)

  • AC7004: Aerospace Quality System
  • AC7108: Chemical Processing
  • Accredited since 2010 for (30) specifications

Complete Quality System

  • Annual Management Review of Quality System
  • 6-sigma Black and Green Belts on Staff
  • SPC Control
  • Gage Acceptance Testing
  • Corrosion Resistance Testing in accordance with ASTM-B-117
  • Adhesion Testing in accordance with ASTM-B-571
  • Full facility calibration system traceable to NIST
  • Oven Pyrometry conforming to AMS-2750
  • Periodic Process Testing
  • 65-70 periodic tests performed and certified monthly
  • Tests include: Corrosion resistance, hydrogen embrittlement, deposit purity & hardness, wet tape adhesion, heat-resistance, etc.

XRF & magnetic induction technology for thickness determination

  • NIST-certified and traceable standards

Full facility preventative maintenance program
Job Certification to MIL, ASTM, AMS and customer-driven specifications
Approved Suppliers for Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, ATK, Tyco Electronics, General Dynamics, Oshkosh, L3/Scandia & Saft

AMZ Environmental Value

Environmental performance of a plating company has become a critical part of the supplier selection process. AMZ meets or exceeds all applicable environmental standards through its “Zero Discharge”.

  • Close loop process, zero discharge
  • DEP approved
  • DEP awards
  • TCP
  • Low VOC

Order Requirements Guidelines

  1. Company Information
    Name, address, phone number, and fax number
  2. Company Contact for The Purchase Order
    Name and email address
  3. Quote Number (If applicable)
  4. Purchase Number
  5. Part Information
    Part Number, Part description, Part drawing
  6. Material Description
    Type and applicable hardness of base material
  7. Title Number & Revision of Required Specifications
  8. Tolerance with Print
  9. Masking Requirements with Copy of Print
  10. Processes
  11. Thickness Requirements
  12. Permissible Pretreatments
    If other than specified – strikes, underplates, cleanings, etc.
  13. Stress Relief Treatment
    If other than specified – strikes, under-plates, cleanings, etc.
  14. Hydrogen embrittlement relief
    If other than specified – strikes, under-plates, cleanings, etc.
  15. Significant Surface & Coverage (If required)
  16. Sample size
  17. Supplementary requirements
  18. Points of measurement if required
  19. Lot acceptance testing
    Other than specified – such as hydrogen embrittlement testing, corrosion resistance, solder ability, porosity
  20. Special packing requirements if applicable
  21. Shipping address
  22. If product is to be shipped via UPS, FedEx, etc. please provide your account number

AMZ Achieves Nadcap Certification

AMZ is proud to announce that we have been awarded Nadcap Accreditation for Chemical Processing (AC7108) and Aerospace Quality System (AC7004). These Nadcap accreditations recognize AMZ’s commitment to high quality standards and to our customers.

What does this mean for our customers? First and foremost, it assures our customers that we perform to quality standards established for the aerospace and defense industries, as defined by the biggest names in aerospace and defense contracting. These standards are designed to improve quality, reduce cost, and provide a common set of standards for all plating suppliers.

To see a complete up to date list of the specifications we are accredited to process, please visit Nadcap’s online QML at www.eauditnet.com.