12th Annual NATL Conference

Returning after a very enjoyable lunch, Delegates heard a presentation 'NADCAP Ongoing' given by Phil Ford of Performance Review Institute UK.

In his presentation, he discussed why, even though Nadcap has been in Europe for over four years, there is still confusion in the Aerospace sector as to exactly what “Nadcap” is and who “PRI” are and why there are not more registrars or similar offering Nadcap accreditation. He addressed this “confusion” by giving a very brief history of PRI and Nadcap and explained what data is collected by e-auditnet during the audit process and how it is used.  He then outlined cycle time, failure policy and escapes. Metrics were shown covering failed compliances, supplier time, staff time, delegation and supplier merit and, finally, he discussed the base line checklists and whether the bar is being raised, and if so, whether this helps the aerospace industry.

Phil Ford of PRI receiving his Speakers Gift from Mark Ormrod after his presentation.

Phil's presentation may be viewed by clicking this link.

The next presentation was from our regular guest Speaker, Tom Dalton of Royal & Sun Alliance, and was entitled 'The Baffling Case of the Exploding Fire Extinguisher'.

Tom Dalton is a Chartered Engineer and Professional Member of the Institute of Materials. He has practised as a Metallurgist for over 28 years in a variety of industries and has been employed by Royal and Sun Alliance (formerly National Vulcan) for 14 years, where his primary role is the investigation of metallurgical failures in support of the insurance business.

Tom's presentation was like a Sherlock Holmes mystery with lots of 'dead ends' and 'false trails' and explained in a way that it could have been written as a novel.

There was a short break for afternoon tea and a final browse round the exhibition before the final presentation and the award ceremonies.

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