What is a PPAP and how does it compare to other certifications?
Many customers will request a “cert” (certification) when ordering fasteners. The term “cert” can have different meanings from one customer to another. In the fastener industry, the most comprehensive cert that can be requested is called a PPAP (pronounced P-PAP). Providing a cert that meets the PPAP requirements ensures the customer that the supplier understands all the design specifications and requirements that are needed to meet the customer's part requirements and that they are capable of consistently supplying product that meets the quality requirements.