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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 that can affect the quality. Scope: This applies to all WIP & FG stages that deviate from the actual requirement with proper deviation. Responsibility: QA Head is responsible for rework & repair with the support of the production in charge. Description: … Read more
Purpose: Quality control aims to ensure the quality of raw material, bought-out parts (BOP) and the final product. 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: … 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
The organization shall define and implement corporate responsibility policies. Below are the minimum three corporate responsibility policies that any company should define and implement as part of its quality management system, as per IATF 16949. 5.1.1.1 Corporate Responsibility The organization shall define and implement corporate responsibility policies, including at a minimum anti-bribery policy, an employee … Read more
Purpose : To ensure that the outsource process and service conform to the specified requirements. Scope : All outsourced processes and services Responsibility : Head of QA, Stores, Purchase, New Part Development and Production are responsible for outsourcing activities and Top Management approval required for the selection of suppliers. Procedure : Identified outsourced processes & … Read more