Can anyone tell how do we do inprocess inspection of raw materials

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austin999

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Hi

I came to know that inprocess inspection of raw materials supplied by various vendors were done by random sampling. I am not too sure how it goes!!!
Can anyone elaborate briefly, how the inspection will be done for the raw materials supplied by different vendors?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Marc

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#2
For some companies it's just a check of the C of C and a count. Others go so far as materials testing.

What raw material are you receiving and what do you do now? How far into processing do you inspect? Just before use wen it gets to the line?
 
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austin999

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Sir,

Thank you very much for your reply.
I am not working anywhere right now.
I recently graduated and I am attending some interviews. It would be greatly appreciated if you could tell the process that goes with Incoming inspection for any product. I just want to get an idea how it goes.
And also I need some more information regarding APQP, PPAP. if any of you have time, then please tell me how these are implemeted in companies. I do have a basic idea of when they are implemented and when they are effective. It would be better if you could illustrate some examples and give more explanation.
Could anyone have ever implemented APQP and PPAP. If so, could you please detail your practical experience and how you have implemented.
Thanks in advance.
 

RoxaneB

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I think Marc answered your question in a very concise way. The method of in-process inspection will vary depending on the type of raw material and its application.

For some, a review of the C of C or C of A is sufficient.

For others, there is actual testing/sampling done. This may be done onsite or perhaps samples are sent offsite for testing.

In some cases, a mere visual inspection is all that is done.

Or any combination of the above methods. I'm sure that there are other methods.

As for APQP and PPAP, please do a search here in the Cove. There have been many threads on these very topics. :)
 
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Ederie - 2007

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We do our incoming visual inspection (acceptance) to ANSI Z 1.5 Sampling plan
(mil std 105E)
 
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QualityPhD

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austin999 said:
anyone have ever implemented APQP and PPAP. If so, could you please detail your practical experience and how you have implemented.
Thanks in advance.
Here's an area that cannot be answered in a clear, concise statement that one could present in a job interview without having a clear understanding of the PPAP/APQP process. In fact, I have come across many organizations that still have trouble with the process, especially during the audit experience.

There is a template posted here (somewhere) for the Mercury Marine PPAP package that is VERY nice. Download the template and use it as reference for learning the process.

Knowing that you are "fresh out of school", it's understandable that you may not want to take another class. However, consider taking a Core Tools course. It will give you the information required, and the instructor can answer your questions from the viewpoint of the Big Three (hopefully). This area is a critical area for many organizations and requires more than just having read the book to actually "do the PPAP". Making it through the interview, getting the job then actually having to PPAP products (before you are comfortable with the process) can spell CLR , career limiting move, for someone.

Then again, there are those organizations that prefer to hire employees direct from the university that have not been "tainted" by other organizations' methods. The "train them the way you want them" philosophy exists.

Good luck in your job search! Remember to sell yourself, your abilities/skills are only a small part of the hiring process. :agree1: Polls show that 90% of the hiring decision is based on how well the company feels you can assimilate or "fit in with the team", not your skill sets. They can teach you "how to do" but cannot train you in "how to be".
 
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austin999

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Hi all

Thank you very much for your valuable information and suggestions. I forgot to mention one point in my last post.
I could not able to get what Mr. Marc has said regarding Incoming inspection which is C of C count. I do not know what actually C of C count means. Can you explain what it means.
And coming to APQP and PPAP. I had gone through various websites and had gathered some information. But, no body had provided any examples for those processes. Thats why I am curious to know how actually it is implemented in the company. I do not want to become an expert in APQP and PPAP by reading the posts over here. I just want to get a clear picture of what it is andd how its done.
I will not say that I have developed APQP and PPAP in some 'X' in my interview, But atleast I can saythat I do have a clear idea about those two topics. I did come across lot of jobs in some of them were asking atleast some knowledge in APQP and PPAP.
I did downloaded the Excel template form this discussion board and I did got some idea about that and how its done.
Can you list some of your personal experiences with APQP. Like how did you started implementing APQP.
there were like 5 phases which are plan and defien the program, product design and development and etc..
Can anyone provide some experiences like how you have conducted FMEA and PFMEA in APQP and other processes included in APQP.

I really appreciate you guys for taking your time to provide valuable information.
Thanks once again.
 

Marc

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A C of C is a 'Certificate of Conformance' which is a paper which typically just states they've sent what was ordered. A 'count' is just counting the number of items and comparing it to the packing list and/or the purchase order. I'm sorry to have confused you, I should have made my reply clearer.

But there are other potential papers, such as a Material Analysis Certification, which you may or may not get.

Whether or not you get either depends upon your requirements and the material. For example, if you're making bulkhead connectors for submarines, the steel will typically include a Certificate of Analysis (also known as a C of A) with test results.

APQP is a process described here: APQP Basics
 
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austin999

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Dear Marc,

Thanks for making it clear.
I really appreciate you for providing the link for APQP information.

:thanks: once again.
 
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