Quality Control

Q: How do you ensure lot-to-lot consistency?

We use defined process-control plans, inspection records and SPC-style trend monitoring for key parameters. Lot-to-lot consistency is managed through incoming inspection, in-process checks, final release testing and traceability records.

Inspection scope, sampling frequency and report content are defined by product control plan, purchase specification and customer agreement.

Validation Capability

From Process Capability to Procurement Evidence

Raytron connects material selection, process control and inspection items to procurement specifications so engineering, quality and sourcing teams can align before RFQ.

Stage	Key Checks	Evidence Buyers Should Request
IQC incoming control	Material grade, composition and supplier lot Thickness, width, diameter and surface condition Incoming nonconformance isolation and traceability	Incoming inspection record Material certificate or supplier lot Nonconformance handling record
IPQC process control	Rolling, cladding, annealing, drawing and slitting parameters Inline dimensional, surface and electrical trends Key process parameter deviation record	Process control record SPC or trend data First-piece and patrol inspection record
FQC final release	Dimensions, tolerance, conductivity, bond quality and surface Customer-specific welding, bending, salt spray or thermal cycling test Packaging, label and lot consistency	COA / COC Dimensional and performance test report Customer validation sample record

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Test Methods & Applicability

Quality Control Evidence Modules

The following test items can be provided per product form, purchase specification and customer agreement. Unpublished data is available upon NDA / request.

Metallographic Cross-Section

Applicable Product: CCA, CCS, NCC clad conductors
Test Method: Cross-section preparation and microscopic examination of interface and clad layer
Equipment: Available upon NDA / request
Sampling Frequency: Per product control plan or FQC plan
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: Continuous bond line, no visible defects
Reference Standard: ASTM B748 / ISO 1463
Limitations: Sample represents a specific cross-section, not full-length evaluation

EDS Line Scan

Applicable Product: CCA, CCS, NCC clad conductors
Test Method: Energy dispersive spectroscopy line scan across bond interface
Equipment: Available upon NDA / request
Sampling Frequency: Per qualification plan
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: Composition transition consistent with specification
Reference Standard: ISO 22309
Limitations: Semi-quantitative; requires calibration against reference samples

Layer Thickness Distribution

Applicable Product: CCA, CCS, NCC wire and strip
Test Method: Multi-point measurement of clad layer thickness on cross-section
Equipment: Available upon NDA / request
Sampling Frequency: Per product control plan
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: Per product specification
Reference Standard: ASTM B748 / ISO 1463
Limitations: Thickness may vary around circumference

Peel / Shear Test

Applicable Product: CCA, CCS, NCC clad conductors
Test Method: Peel or shear test of clad bond interface
Equipment: Available upon NDA / request
Sampling Frequency: Per product control plan or qualification
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: Per product specification and customer agreement
Reference Standard: Per product specification and customer agreement
Limitations: Test method and specimen geometry must be agreed

Bending Test

Applicable Product: CCA, CCS, NCC wire and strip
Test Method: Repeated bending or wrap test to assess interface integrity
Equipment: Available upon NDA / request
Sampling Frequency: Per product control plan
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: No delamination or cracking at interface
Reference Standard: ISO 7801 (where applicable)
Limitations: Bend radius and cycle count must match application condition

Thermal Cycling

Applicable Product: CCA, CCS, NCC clad conductors
Test Method: Thermal cycling across specified temperature range
Equipment: Available upon NDA / request
Sampling Frequency: Per qualification plan
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: No delamination, cracking, or resistance increase beyond limit
Reference Standard: IEC 60068-2-14
Limitations: Test profile must be agreed based on application environment

Electrical Resistivity Test

Applicable Product: CCA, CCS, NCC clad conductors
Test Method: DC resistance or conductivity measurement
Equipment: Available upon NDA / request
Sampling Frequency: Per product control plan
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: Per product specification (e.g., CCA 62–70% IACS)
Reference Standard: ASTM B193
Limitations: Measurement temperature and method must be specified

Inspection Report Sample

Applicable Product: All clad conductor products
Test Method: Combined COA/COC and test report per order
Equipment: N/A
Sampling Frequency: Per shipment or lot
Result Format: Sample report available after commercial and confidentiality review
Acceptance Criterion: Per purchase specification
Reference Standard: Per customer agreement
Limitations: Report content and format customizable; samples require NDA

IQC

Incoming Inspection

IPQC

Process Control

FQC

Final Release

ISO

9001 / RoHS / REACH

Laser inline inspection system supports process monitoring

Total Quality Control System

IQC

Incoming Quality Control (IQC)

Strict control at the source, ensuring every batch meets agreed specifications.

• Chemical composition analysis per agreed incoming inspection plan
• Dimensional verification of input materials
• Surface quality assessment before processing

IPQC

In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)

Automated inline monitoring system tracking temp, pressure, and diameter in real-time.

• Real-time monitoring of process parameters
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) for critical dimensions
• Automated visual inspection systems

FQC

Final Quality Control (FQC)

Batch-level inspection according to agreed test items, shipped with full test reports.

• Batch-level or in-process electrical inspection per approved control plan
• Mechanical testing including tensile and peel strength
• Dimensional verification to tolerance specifications

Certifications & Standards

Company Certification

ISO

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System

DOC

Customer-Specific Certification

IATF 16949, AS9100 and similar certifications are evaluated per project. Please confirm during inquiry.

Material Standards

RoHS

Hazardous Substances Restriction

Documents available for applicable products

REACH

EU Chemical Regulation

Documents available for applicable products

ASTM

ASTM B566

CCA Wire Standard

Final compliance depends on product form and purchase specification

Customer-Specific Validation

PPAP, FAI, DO-160, CAAC and other customer-specific validations are evaluated per project. Documents can be provided based on purchase specification. Please state validation requirements during inquiry.

Testing Capabilities

Composition Analysis

• Spectrometric analysis for chemical composition
• Coating thickness measurement
• Hardness testing (Rockwell, Vickers)

Mechanical Testing

• Tensile strength testing
• Peel strength testing
• Fatigue testing

Electrical Testing

• Resistivity measurement
• Conductivity testing (IACS %)
• Contact resistance testing

Dimensional Inspection

• Laser micrometry
• Profile projection
• Surface roughness measurement

FAQ

What quality reports do you provide?

COA (Certificate of Analysis), COC (Certificate of Conformance) and dimensional/performance test reports are provided when specified in the agreed purchase specification. PPAP-related documentation is available when contractually agreed.

How do you ensure lot-to-lot consistency?

We manage lot-to-lot consistency through incoming inspection, in-process checks, final release testing and traceability records. Process records or trend data can be provided according to product form and purchase specification.