IMDS - Alternate finishes for same component

[johnmonuk]

I have been using IMDS almost since it started, and I think I am well versed in its requirements. However, I have no idea how to create a component with alternative finishes.
For example:
Component 'A' when completed is coated with Finish 'X' if it is manufactured by one supplier, and with Finish 'Y' if manufactured by another supplier.
Both finishes are OK on IMDS.

It is not possible to have only one finish!

It is not feasable to create two IMDS sheets.

Any body have any suggestions?

John M

[ralphsulser]

We were looking for an IMDS spreadsheet to use, one of our customers is requiring we submit the info.
If you have the Excel spreadsheet, we would appreciate it if you could post it or send it.
Sorry, but can't help with your question.

[Jim Wynne]

Originally Posted by johnmonuk

I have been using IMDS almost since it started, and I think I am well versed in its requirements. However, I have no idea how to create a component with alternative finishes.
For example:
Component 'A' when completed is coated with Finish 'X' if it is manufactured by one supplier, and with Finish 'Y' if manufactured by another supplier.
Both finishes are OK on IMDS.

It is not possible to have only one finish!

It is not feasable to create two IMDS sheets.

Any body have any suggestions?

John M

This is a subject I know next to nothing about, but a few questions occur to me: How do you distinguish between components in your business and in the IMDS? Why is creating two sheets unfeasible? What I'm thinking is that you probably have unique identifiers of some sort (part numbers, e.g.) for each finish, which seems to me to point towards separate IMDS entries. No?

[johnmonuk]

We use part numbers for components, and where possible standard nomenclature for existing finishes already posted ton IMDS.
Therefore each component will have two materials in the chain (raw material for the component and material for the finish)

John M

[johnmonuk]

What info are looking to include in the spreadsheet?

John M

[ralphsulser]

Well, our automotive customer is asking us to fill out one so not exactly sure. We supply forged and machined steel gears for rear axel differentials.
Customer said there is a download form on AIAG websie but haven't found it yet.

[bmccabe]

Why not list the finish as optional, or a choice of either "X", and "Y"? You could affect this change on either the MDS or the spec (drawing). Naturally, you'll need to develop some form of spec "X" and "Y" conditions, and reference these on the MDS/drawing.

[bgwiehle]

Originally Posted by ralphsulser

Customer said there is a download form on AIAG websie but haven't found it yet.

Try looking here:
http://mows.aiag.org/elv_doc/elv.cfm?section=elv

B.G. Wiehle