How we prove the part holds spec.
Quality is managed through documented procedures, in-process checks, and final verification. We provide the documentation procurement teams need to qualify the part.
The quality system in five lines.
ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D + ITAR
Quality management system maintained to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, and registered for ITAR-controlled programs.
Documented inspection
Zeiss Contura CMM, Faro portable arm, and Keyence optical comparator. In-process and final verification.
Documentation on request
First Article Inspection, Certificate of Conformance, material traceability, and PPAP for qualified production programs.
Process control
Closed-loop process control on production runs with SPC available for repeat-volume OEM programs.
What we do not claim
Northline does not currently hold ISO 13485, NADCAP, or FDA registration. We support programs where ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D + ITAR are sufficient.
Quality system in detail.
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015, ITAR, and the documentation we provide on request.
Equipment
Machining, turning, EDM, grinding, and inspection equipment under one roof.
Tolerance Standards
Typical process tolerance ranges by feature type.
First Article Inspection
How we structure first article and PPAP documentation.
Quality FAQs
The questions engineering and procurement teams ask most often before a first quote.
Are you ISO 9001:2015 certified?
Yes. Northline maintains an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
Are you AS9100D certified?
Yes. Northline maintains an AS9100D quality management system for aerospace and defense programs.
Are you ISO 13485 certified?
No. We support medical programs where ISO 9001 and material lot traceability meet the program requirements.
What documentation can you provide with parts?
First Article Inspection reports, Certificates of Conformance, material certifications, CMM reports, and PPAP for qualified production programs — all on request.
Have a part ready for review?
Upload your CAD files or drawings and our engineering team will review the project requirements.