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Sheet metal parts are the parts that are produced by stamping operation by sheet metals. During stamping operation, there are many sheet metal parts defects such as burrs, dents, scratches, wrinkles, fractures, cracks & wrong dimensions etc. So below are the operation-wise defects, their causes & remedies. These are the defects that increase internal rejections. … Read more
Purpose: This Procedure is to explain and understand the steps of attending to Tool, Fixture & gauge maintenance. Scope: Responsibility: Tool maintenance In-charge is responsible for all the activities on time. Procedure: Infrastructure and availability of Resources: Identification and Traceability of Tool, Fixture & Gauge: Preventive Maintenance of Tool, Fixture & Gauge: You may like … Read more
Purpose: To establish and maintain a method for rework & repair of the material which can affect the quality. Scope: This applies to all WIP & FG at all stages which deviate from the actual requirement with proper deviation. Responsibility: QA Head is responsible for rework & repair with the support of the production in … Read more
Purpose: Quality control aims to ensure product quality from raw material to the final product and BOP. Scope: Inspection of incoming material (Bought out Parts, Raw material and material being received after job work), in-process material and finished material. Responsibility: Head QA is responsible for Inspection activities at all stages Quality Control Process Steps: Incoming … Read more
The 5 Core Tools are the 5 supplemental tools that support the requirements of IATF 16949. These 5 core tools are published separately in five manuals available by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). These are also called 5 quality core tools. Below the five core tools are listed when designing products or processes during … Read more
Jidoka Jidoka is to build devices in the machines that detect defects and automatically stop the machine upon such an occurrence. When we give the power “to push buttons or pull cords” to operators is called Andon, which can bring the entire assembly line to stop. What is the difference between Andon and Jidoka? Jidoka … Read more
What is a Tree diagram? A tree diagram in quality tools is a tool used to find out the way and the tasks that need to be done to achieve a primary goal and related sub-goals. A tree diagram is to find out the best and most effective way of achieving the goal. The tree … Read more
Value Stream Mapping: Value stream mapping is a method to check and improve the processes involved in delivering a product using flowcharts. The information and process flow from customer demand to delivery is examined by the VSM team. It is the main tool of lean manufacturing. Like other types of flowcharts, it uses a system … Read more
There are 6 steps in the FMEA process as per VDA & AIAG. These 6 steps provide a systematic approach to failure mode and effect analysis. 1. Scope Definition & Project Planning : The purpose of the process scope definition is to decide what product/process to include/exclude for review in the PFMEA project. Below are … Read more
Inventory Turnover: Inventory turnover is the rate at which a company converts its inventory into sales. It is the number of times a company makes the sale of its inventory in a period. Where inventory is the total of all goods in its stock which includes Raw materials, Bought out parts, Work in progress and … Read more