Can Newway provide anodizing services comply with industry standards such as MIL and AMS?
Standards Compliance Capabilities at Newway
Yes, Newway provides anodizing services that comply with major industry standards, including MIL (Military Standards) and AMS (Aerospace Material Specifications). Our quality management system and process controls are designed to meet the rigorous requirements of these specifications for qualified aluminum alloys. We maintain documentation, process certifications, and quality records necessary to demonstrate compliance for critical applications in aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries.
Military Standard (MIL) Capabilities
Our anodizing processes align with key military specifications:
MIL-A-8625 Compliance: We process Type II (sulfuric acid) anodizing in accordance with MIL-A-8625 for corrosion protection and decorative applications, and Type III (hard coat) anodizing for wear-resistant applications requiring enhanced surface hardness.
Process Documentation: We maintain complete process control records, including solution chemistry, temperature, current density, and time parameters, as required by military standards.
Verification Testing: Our Die Castings Inspection capabilities include coating thickness measurement, adhesion testing, and corrosion resistance validation to ensure continuous compliance.
Material Traceability: We implement strict material traceability protocols from initial Aluminum Die Casting through final anodizing, particularly important for defense applications.
Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) Conformance
Our facilities meet relevant AMS requirements for aerospace applications:
AMS 2469 Compliance: We perform chromic acid anodizing (Type I) in accordance with AMS 2469 for applications requiring this specific process, with appropriate environmental controls and waste management.
AMS 2471 & AMS 2472 Implementation: We execute sulfuric acid anodizing (Type II) in accordance with AMS 2471 and hard anodizing (Type III) in accordance with AMS 2472 requirements for aerospace components.
Quality Assurance: Our quality system includes first-article inspection, statistical process control, and detailed certification packages suitable for aerospace customers.
Industry-Specific Application Experience
Our experience with regulated industries demonstrates our standards compliance:
Automotive Standards: While working with partners like BYD Automotive, we've implemented industry-specific standards that share similar rigor with MIL and AMS requirements.
Consumer Electronics Precision: Our collaboration on projects like the Apple Bluetooth Hinge has developed our capability to maintain extremely tight tolerances through the anodizing process, a critical requirement for aerospace components.
Industrial Equipment: Our collaboration with Bosch Power Tools has refined our process controls, enabling consistent results across high-volume production runs while maintaining quality standards.
Quality Assurance and Certification Support
We provide comprehensive documentation to support compliance verification:
Certification Packages: We supply complete certification packages, including material certifications, process certifications, and test reports, with each shipment.
Third-Party Verification: We partner with accredited laboratories for independent verification testing when required by customer specifications.
Audit Support: Our facilities and documentation systems are prepared to support customer and regulatory audits.
Continuous Monitoring: We implement statistical process control with continuous monitoring of critical anodizing parameters, including solution temperature, concentration, and current density.
