Stamping QA Manager
Starting to get Involved
I am a Automotive Metal Stamper. We have 22 presses ranging from 100 tons to 1,200 tons that run over 400 different dies. Each part has a specific set of operator gages used to monitor dimensions. There are close to 6,000 gages currently in use. They are a combination of go/no-go gages, specialized function gages, Bench indicators and normal hand measuring devices. We also use CMMs off line for certain in-process inspections. The operator has a QA Instruction that lists the dimensions to measure, the tolerance, the gage to use and the measurement frequency in press strokes. There are specific SC/CC dimensions that are measured at the press and the data is hand written on Pre-control charts. We also have selected parts where the operators collects samples throughout the run for off-line CMM capability studies on SC/CC dimension. For the most part, the dimensions are measured/checked by the operator but are not recorded.
I am interested in benchmarking companies that are collecting similar data and capturing it automatically and electronically. I am willing to travel to any plant willing to share cutting edge techniques that we could possibly benefit from.
I look forward to hearing from my colleagues out there.
I am interested in benchmarking companies that are collecting similar data and capturing it automatically and electronically. I am willing to travel to any plant willing to share cutting edge techniques that we could possibly benefit from.
I look forward to hearing from my colleagues out there.