All of LAI's fabrication facilities are certified to AS9100 Rev. B, ISO 9001:2000 quality management system. LAI also offers NADCAP certified non-conventional machining and welding processes. Using advanced inspection equipment, including Valisys, and UG, our quality technicians and Six Sigma Black Belt engineers are capable of automating inspection processes and verification of all critical features produced using adaptive modular tooling methodology and advanced quality processes.

LAI Quality Manual complies with the following additional specifications:

  • AS9100 Rev. B, ISO 9001:2000 quality management system
  • AS7116 for NADCAP Non-Conventional Machining
  • AS/ISO 9003 Inspection and Test Quality System
  • ISO 10012:2003 Measurement Management Systems-Requirements for Measurement Processes and Measuring Equipment
  • ANSI-ASQ Z1.4-2003 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes SPC and process control capabilities

Additional:

Constant process improvement, certified gage calibration lab, SPC and process control capabilities, Zero-Defect Program

Certifications:

Supplier Certifications:

  • 3M approved supplier
  • Aircelle/SAFRAN Group approved supplier for mechanical fabricated parts, 2007
  • BAE Systems Aircraft Business Units Register of Evaluated Suppliers for Military Programme Activities, 2008
  • Babcock & Wilcox, Supplier Performance Rating System Evaluation, 1995
  • Barnes Aerospace approved supplier
  • Barton Mines Company Beta Test Site Partner, 1998
  • Boeing approval of quality system per D6-82479, 2002
  • Boeing Integrated Defense System--Puget Sound Site's Small Business Supplier of the Second Quarter Award and Gold rating for delivery, 2004
  • BWX Technologies, Super Vendor Recognition for Quality, Deliveryand Performance, 1997
  • Damrow Company approved supplier
  • Dresser Rand, Special Recognition, 2004
  • Dresser Rand, Total Quality Performance Supplier, 1996
  • Flow Certified Professional Waterjet Job Shop, 1998
  • GE Aircraft Engines Special Process Certification, hole making in nickel and super alloys
  • GE Aircraft Engines, Product Integrity Supplier Assessment, satisfactory review, 1997
  • GE Certified Supplier
  • GE Johnson Technology approved supplier
  • GE Nuclear Energy approved supplier, 1995
  • GKN Aerospace approved supplier
  • Goodrich Turbomachinery Products approved supplier
  • Hamilton-Sunstrand
  • Honeywell Engines
  • Klune Industries approved supplier
  • Jet Propulsion Laboratories approved supplier
  • Lockheed Martin Raptor of Distinction manufacturing excellence in producing components for the F/A-22, 2004
  • Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Material Management Center STAR Supplier Award, 1997
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation STAR Supplier Facility Award, 2002
  • Lockheed Martin Statistical Process Control System Certification, 1997
  • Metal Works Corporation approved supplier
  • Micro-Tronics approved supplier
  • Middle River Aircraft Systems approved supplier
  • NASA Group Achievement Award, Cassini mission, 1998
  • National Association of Tooling & Machining, Superior Safety Performance, 2001
  • Northrop Grumman approved supplier
  • Northrop Grumman Platinum Supplier Award, 2008
  • Pratt & Whitney, Canada, approved supplier
  • Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, Conn., approved supplier
  • Raytheon Missile Systems
  • Rolls-Royce Engines approved supplier
  • Schlumberger approved supplier, 2001
  • Smiths Aerospace Components
  • Sun Automation Group, 100-percent on-time delivery performance certificate, 2006
  • Teledyne Advanced Materials approved supplier, 1997
  • Warman International approved supplier