Are the PPAP elements suggested by the AIAG mandatory? What if we don't do design?
Design Records
Authorized Engineering Change (note) Documents
Engineering Approval
DFMEA
Process Flow Diagram
PFMEA
Control Plan
Measurement System Analysis Studies (MSA)
Dimensional Results
Records of Material / Performance Tests
Initial Process Studies
Qualified Laboratory Documentation
Appearance Approval Report
Sample Production Parts
Master Sample
Checking Aids
Part Submission Warrant (PSW)
I understand that the purpose of the PPAP is to submit documentation that demonstrates the effectiveness of all the engineering and management controls that will assure a conforming product in a consistent way.
Our product is to be considered 'bulk' (we supply rubber sheets), and the customer is asking for all these elements, although we have been supplying the bulk material for a while now. I believe the customer should've asked for all this information before we even submitted samples.
Thank you for your help. Any feedback is appreciated.
Design Records
Authorized Engineering Change (note) Documents
Engineering Approval
DFMEA
Process Flow Diagram
PFMEA
Control Plan
Measurement System Analysis Studies (MSA)
Dimensional Results
Records of Material / Performance Tests
Initial Process Studies
Qualified Laboratory Documentation
Appearance Approval Report
Sample Production Parts
Master Sample
Checking Aids
Part Submission Warrant (PSW)
I understand that the purpose of the PPAP is to submit documentation that demonstrates the effectiveness of all the engineering and management controls that will assure a conforming product in a consistent way.
Our product is to be considered 'bulk' (we supply rubber sheets), and the customer is asking for all these elements, although we have been supplying the bulk material for a while now. I believe the customer should've asked for all this information before we even submitted samples.
Thank you for your help. Any feedback is appreciated.

