Composites Universal Group (CUG) is an AS9100D-certified, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR-registered aerospace composites manufacturer delivering production-grade parts with full traceability and rigorous process control. We operate to NADCAP composites audit criteria (AC7118)–aligned procedures and are NADCAP audit-ready, supporting flight-critical programs from prototype through full-rate production. compositesuniversal.com+4compositesuniversal.com+4compositesuniversal.com+4
What NADCAP Means for Composites
NADCAP is the industry-managed accreditation overseen by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) to verify suppliers’ special processes meet aerospace standards—covering composites layup/bonding, curing, and inspection. It’s an audit program (not a single test) with detailed checklists and ongoing surveillance to ensure consistent quality at scale. Performance Review InstituteInstron
AC7118-Aligned Composites Capabilities at CUG
We structure our travelers, work instructions, and records to align with NADCAP AC7118 families and slash risk in qualification:
- Prepreg/Adhesive Bonding/Resin Film Infusion (PAR) – tightly controlled ply books, cure profiles, and bondline verification for primary/secondary structures. Performance Review Institute
- Liquid Resin Processing (LRP) – infusion/RTM for larger or complex geometries with documented resin controls and vacuum integrity checks. Performance Review Institute
- Core Processing (CP) – honeycomb core kitting, forming, and bonding with traceable core lots and adhesive films. Performance Review Institute
- Kitting Service Provider (KSP) – serialized ply and core kits to accelerate builds and reduce FAI risk. Performance Review Institute
- Compression Molding (CMP) – controlled press parameters and post-cure documentation where applicable. Performance Review Institute
Curing Assets: Autoclave and oven curing with calibrated thermocouples and documented ramp/soak/pressure profiles to lock in laminate quality. compositesuniversal.com
Inspection & NDI: In-process visual/dimensional inspection and CMM; UT/RT/CT delivered in-house or through approved aerospace NDI partners to meet program requirements. (NADCAP governs audit criteria; it is not itself a test method.) Instron
Quality System & Compliance
- AS9100D + ISO 9001:2015: Robust QMS with configuration control, calibrated equipment, CAR/PAR systems, and supplier management. compositesuniversal.com+1
- ITAR Registered: Protecting controlled data and hardware under documented access controls. compositesuniversal.com
- NADCAP Audit-Ready: Procedures, travelers, and objective evidence structured to AC7118 expectations to streamline customer qualifications and source approvals. compositesuniversal.com+1
Programs & Parts We Support
Flight structures, interiors, fairings, radomes, UAV & eVTOL components, propulsion/thermal covers, antenna structures, and mission-specific enclosures—delivered with repeatable tolerances and clean cosmetic class where required. compositesuniversal.com
Why Aerospace Teams Choose CUG
- Production discipline: First-article through full-rate with documented process windows and SPC where applicable.
- Speed to qualification: AC7118-aligned records make customer audits faster and de-risk PPAP/FAI. Performance Review Institute
- Scalable capacity: Autoclave/oven curing, CNC trimming, and tightly engineered tooling for serial builds. compositesuniversal.com+1
- Transparent traceability: Lot-to-part lineage, calibrated instrument records, and digital travelers. compositesuniversal.com
FAQs (for SERP “People Also Ask”)
Is CUG NADCAP certified?
CUG operates to AC7118-aligned procedures and is NADCAP audit-ready as part of our aerospace production strategy. We also maintain AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR credentials. For current accreditation status or scope, contact us. compositesuniversal.com+2compositesuniversal.com+2
What NADCAP processes does CUG support?
Our procedures align to AC7118 families including PAR, LRP, CP, KSP, and CMP, with curing via autoclave/oven and program-driven NDI. Performance Review Institutecompositesuniversal.com
Why do primes require NADCAP?
Because NADCAP is a standardized, third-party audit system that reduces duplicate customer audits and raises consistency across special processes. Performance Review Ins
