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The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a core requirement in the automotive supply chain, ensuring that every new or modified part meets customer expectations before mass production begins. This standardized process verifies design records, process capability, and quality controls through 19 key elements and five submission levels. By following PPAP, organizations can minimize risks, … Read more
Purpose of APQP : To define the procedure for APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities including various stages of development of Prototype/Product sample, Pre-launch, Production and mass production. To facilitate communication with all concerned within the organization and also with suppliers and customers, to ensure that all required steps are completed on time. Scope … Read more
Process Capability Process capability is a statistical measure of the ability of a process to consistently produce output within specification limits. It quantifies the ability of a process to meet customer requirements and expectations. It is done by assessing the spread and centering of process output relative to predetermined specifications. Process capability is a statistical … Read more
Control Plan The Control Plan in Quality is a documented description of the systems and the processes required for controlling the manufacturing of the product as per the IATF 16949 standard. A control plan is the main document of the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). The control plan covers all processes per PFD and PFMEA … Read more
Attribute MSA Study: Attribute MSA is a tool used to evaluate the measurement system when attribute (qualitative) measurement is to be done. In the attribute MSA study, we check that the measurement error is within an acceptable level before doing the SPC study. Attribute and Variable in MSA: Attribute Data (Qualitative): Variable Data (Quantitative): Types … Read more
Measurement System A measurement System is the collection of instruments, standards, operations, methods, fixtures, software, inspectors, environment & assumptions used to quantify a unit of measure or fix assessment to the feature characteristics being measured. It is the complete process used to obtain a measurement during measurement system analysis. It is one of the 5 … Read more
Statistical Process Control (SPC)? SPC is controlling the process variation by using statistical techniques. Statistical techniques such as Control charts and histograms are used to analyze the process & achieve & maintain a state of statistical control to get a product having no defect. What is Statistics? It is information derived from the sample data to estimate … Read more
Purpose of FMEA: The purpose of FMEA is to establish & maintain a procedure for process failure. Scope of FMEA: This procedure applies to all processes (major & critical) that are being used to make various products. What is an FMEA process? An FMEA process can be described as a synchronized group of activities … Read more
What is FMEA? An FMEA can be described as a schematic group of activities to : In FMEA each failure is considered as an independent occurrence with no relation to other failures in the system. Basic steps for conducting an FMEA: The early and consistent use of FMEA in the design process allows the engineer … 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